Blood from a stone donna leon book

Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Blood from a stone commissario brunetti book 14 kindle. Donna leons international bestselling and awardwinning commissario guido brunetti novels have been praised for their ability to place their readers into the thick of contemporary venetian life. Blood from a stone guido brunetti, book 14 by donna leon. Written by donna leon, audiobook narrated by david colacci. I am a self confessed fan of donna leon having read all fourteen brunetti books and i have just bought the next in the series which may be why i may be feeling a bit guilty about giving blood from a stone only three stars. Blood from a stone donna leon read online free books. Now blood from a stone brings commissario brunetti back on the scene. On a cold venetian night shortly before christmas, a street vendor is killed in a scuffle in campo santo stefano. This is the fourteenth novel in donna leons commissario guido brunetti series and i think its the best yet. March 2014 blood from a stone by donna leon grove atlantic. Leon combines an engrossing, complex plot with an indictment fo the corruption endemic in italian society. Guido brunetti, the hero of donna leon s internationally bestselling crime series, is. Blood from a stone commissario guido brunetti mysteries donna leon on.

Leons most adroit balance of teasing mystery, brunettis droll battles with his coworkers and. In blood from a stone, we are introduced to some interesting characters claudio stein, who was close to brunetti s father during and after world war ii. Reading guide for blood from a stone by donna leon discussion guide for book clubs. Blood from a stone is an exquisite and irresistible mystery offering an unexpected take on life in contemporary venice. Donna leon is the author of the highly acclaimed, internationally bestselling. In this stunning novel, the 14th to feature the dogged, intuitive venetian. Donna leon has a wonderful feel for the hidden evils that lie below the facade of the magical city, and brunetti, sturdy family man and cynic. About the book about the author also by donna leon title page dedication epigraph chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9.

Buy blood from a stone by donna leon online at alibris. A pitchperfect mystery, an alluring portrait of contemporary v. Don alvise, a socially active expriest who left the church because of disagreements on giving assistance to african immigrants. A subtle and sophisticated mystery new york times stunning.

In blood from a stone author donna leon gives the reader a good glimpse of venice as well as the lives of the vu cumpra, the venditore ambulante whose blanket of wares can be whisked the novel was a great introduction to an interesting character and stood entirely on its own even though the surrounding cast family and colleagues has probably been in place for the twentytwo years of the series. Review of blood from a stone by donna leon, plus backstory and other interesting facts about the book. Net login register for bookmarks and favorites menu login. Blood from a stone hardcover february 28, 2005 by donna leon author.