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In a fog‑shrouded Venice, Inspector Guido Brunetti discovers a man's body in a canal, its identity revealed only by the lone shoe and a rare disfiguring illness. Working with Vianello, he canvasses shoe stores, extends the investigation to Mestre, and consults a shopkeeper who remembers the victim’s kindness toward animals. As Brunetti navigates the city’s public and personal life, he must confront rising tension over animal rights and the ethical questions they raise—questions that resurface in both the Questura and his family circles. With help from Signorina Elettra, Brunetti seeks to match a face to the cause, uncover the motive, and bring the killer to justice.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Donna Leon
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