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In this fresh entry in Donna Leon’s acclaimed series, Commissario Guido Brunetti and Ispettore Vianello respond to a tragic discovery: a girl’s body is found floating in one of Venice’s canals. The victim’s silk‑golden hair and gold jewelry spark questions—no missing‑person report, no theft—forcing Brunetti to search not only for how she died but who she was. His inquiry leads him from the city’s canals and palazzos to a Romani encampment on the mainland, revealing a web of hidden connections and institutional bias. Brunetti’s methodical, compassionate detective work uncovers the truth behind a child’s fate and the secrets people keep to protect their families.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Donna Leon
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