Paperback edition of the latest novel in Leon's series featuring Commissario Brunetti, set in Venice. The hardback reached number 5 in the "Sunday Times" bestseller list. When an elderly woman is found dead, the case is initially dismissed as death from natural causes, but Brunetti is suspicious that there's more to it. 'With characteristic skill, Leon draws together multiple threads and a well-rounded cast...' "Times Literary Supplement"

Donna Leon is author of the much-loved, best-selling series of novels featuring Commissario Brunetti and one of The Times' 50 Greatest Crime Writers. Widely considered one of the best detective series ever, with admirers including Ursula K. Le Guin and Val McDermid, the Brunetti Mysteries have won numerous awards around the world and been translated into thirty-five languages.