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Beastly Things|Donna Leon

Beastly Things : A Commissario Guido Brunetti Mystery

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A New York Times bestseller: The police investigate the death of a veterinarian in Venice, Italy in this "swiftly paced" mystery (The Seattle Times).

When the body of man is found in a canal, damaged by the tides, carrying no wallet, and wearing only one shoe, Guido Brunetti has little to work with. No local has filed a missing-person report, and no hotel guests have disappeared.

The autopsy shows he had suffered from a rare, disfiguring disease. A shopkeeper tells Brunetti that the man had a kindly way with animals. Finally, the victim is identified as a much-loved veterinarian--and Brunetti's quest to find the killer will take him on a harrowing journey . . .

"All her trademark strengths shine in this swiftly paced, sophisticated tale of greed versus ethics."--The Seattle Times

"Written with such delicacy and emotional force that we can't help but be reminded of Greek tragedy."--Booklist, starred review


Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780802146113
  • ISBN-10: 0802146112
  • Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press
  • Publish Date: May 2021
  • Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.66 pounds
  • Page Count: 336
  • Reading Level: Ages 18-UP

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