Death in a Strange Country: A Commissario Guido Brunetti Mystery

Name: Death in a Strange Country: A Commissario Guido Brunetti Mystery
Rating: 4.4285712242126465 (7 reviews)

Donna Leon

Dec 2008 · The Commissario Guido Brunetti Mysteries Book 2 · Grove/Atlantic, Inc.

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The New York Times–bestselling series continues with the murder of an American soldier in Venice: "This is definitely an author to watch (Kirkus Reviews).

Early one morning, Commissario Guido Brunetti of the Venice police confronts a grisly sight when the body of a young man is fished out of a fetid canal. All clues point to a violent mugging, but for Brunetti the motive of robbery seems altogether too convenient. When something discovered in the victim's apartment suggests the existence of a high-level conspiracy, Brunetti becomes convinced that somebody, somewhere, is taking great pains to provide a ready-made solution to the crime.

Rich with atmosphere and marvelous plotting, Death in a Strange Country is a superb novel in Donna Leon's chilling Venetian mystery series.

Praise for Donna Leon and the Commissario Brunetti Mysteries

"One of the best international crime writers is Donna Leon, and her Commissario Guido Brunetti tales set in Venice are at the apex of continental thrillers." —Rocky Mountain News

"Leon's books shimmer in the grace of their setting and are warmed by the charm of her characters." —The New York Times Book Review

"Brunetti . . . long ago joined the ranks of the classic fictional detectives." —Evening Standard

"Commissario Brunetti, most charismatic current Euro-cop, uncovers deadly ants' nest of corruption. A highly accomplished, scary read." —The Guardian

The New York Times–bestselling series continues with the murder of an American soldier in Venice: "This is definitely an author to watch (Kirkus Reviews). Early one morning, Commissario Guido Brunetti of the Venice police confronts a grisly sight when the body of a young man is fished out of a fe...

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7 reviews

Mary Bell

October 2, 2026

I enjoy reading these novels because of the descriptive details of the Venetian day to day activities. The Brunetti books and investigations with its characters are very well written.

Chris Doyle

June 4, 2026

Terrific book. Vividly drawn characters. surprising plot twists and delightful depiction of Venice.

About the author

Donna Leon is the author of the international best-selling Commissario Guido Brunetti series. The winner of the CWA Macallan Silver Dagger for Fiction, among other awards, Leon was born in New Jersey and has lived in Venice for thirty years.

Donna Leon is the author of the international best-selling Commissario Guido Brunetti series. The winner of the CWA Macallan Silver Dagger for Fiction, among other awards, Leon was born in New Jersey and has lived in Venice for thirty years.

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