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Narrated by:
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David Colacci
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By:
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Donna Leon
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A macabre grave is found at the foot of the Italian Dolomites. The body is found to be Roberto Lorenzoni's, only son and heir of one Venice's oldest, most aristocratic families.
Commissario Guido Brunetti must move in the highest circles of power and corruption to unravel the mystery behind the young man's disappearance and murder.
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Art Of Crime
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The depth of emotion.
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wonderful
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a great read
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Most definitely one of Leon’s best
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Excellent story/excellent reader
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Very engaging
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The presentation was as enjoyable as a Broadway play
Noble Radianc
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Weltschmerz.
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As in other books - the story reveals the holes in the justice as well as criticism on the Italian government.
It is well narrated and I found its 8+ hours well spent.
another good detective story of Donna Leon
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