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Author:
Leon, Donna
Narrator:
Colacci, David
Series:
Guido Brunetti mysteries volume 14.
Published:
Blackstone Publishing 2006
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On a cold Venetian night shortly before Christmas, a street vendor is killed in a scuffle in Campo San Stefano. the closest witnesses are the tourists who had been browsing the man’s wares before his death—fake handbags of every designer label. The dead man had been working as a vu cumpra, one of the many African immigrants purveying goods outside normal shop hours and without work permits. Commissario Brunetti’s response is that of everybody involved: Why would anyone kill an illegal immigrant? Once Brunetti begins to investigate this unfamiliar Venetian underworld, he discovers that matters of great value are at stake. Warned by Patta, his supervisor, to resist further involvement in the case, how far will Brunetti be able to penetrate the murky subculture of Venice’s illegal community?
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Donna Leon. (2006). Blood from a Stone. Unabridged Blackstone Publishing.

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Donna Leon. 2006. Blood From a Stone. Blackstone Publishing.

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      • content: Commissario Guido Brunetti of the Venice Police makes his 14th appearance in BLOOD FROM A STONE. Donna Leon takes listeners into the Venice underworld this time. It's Christmas, and Brunetti is called to investigate the death of an African street vendor. Brunetti and his faithful sidekicks, Signorina Ellatra and Sergeant Vianello, discover illegal immigrants, drugs, and political corruption. David Colacci's narration adds nuance to Leon's subtlest textual hints. Colacci changes voices, accents, and rhythm with a master's ease. He turns Brunetti into a diligent detective still able to have a believable family life. Contemporary Italy, holiday time, violence, and crime all blend to make this a sure win for new Brunetti fans and a must for old friends. S.J.H. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award (c) AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine
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        In her latest Guido Brunetti mystery, Leon explores the netherworld of illegal African immigrants who sell knockoff merchandise to the tourists in Venice. When two professional killers attack one of these transients, Guido is perplexed by the incongruity of the crime. His interest is piqued once again when his officious supervisor strongly encourages him to drop his investigation and his evidence disappears. Despite these setbacks, Guido pursues the murderer only to discover that the cold-blooded killers were motivated by reasons far removed from Venice. Leon's ability to weave multiple story elements into a stunning dénouement is as impressive as ever. David Colacci's masterful narration is rich with Italian ambiance and eminently listenable. Highly recommended.Ray Vignovich, West Des Moines P.L.

        Copyright 2006 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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