About Face by Donna Leon

A Commissario Guido Brunetti Mystery

The book is a mystery novel set in Venice, where Commissario Guido Brunetti investigates a complex case involving environmental crimes and corruption. As Brunetti delves deeper, he encounters a world of illegal waste disposal and the dangerous intersections of business and politics. The investigation becomes personal when Brunetti's father-in-law introduces him to a mysterious woman with a disfigured face, whose connections to the case reveal unexpected layers of deceit and moral ambiguity. Throughout the story, themes of justice, family, and the impact of human actions on the environment are explored, all set against the backdrop of Venice's rich cultural and historical landscape.

Published
2009
Nationality
American
Length
Medium
Pages
300-400
Original Language
English
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(4.0)
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