{"product_id":"9780802146021","title":"Death in a Strange Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e–bestselling series continues with the murder of an American soldier in Venice: \"This is definitely an author to watch (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarly 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich with atmosphere and marvelous plotting, \u003ci\u003eDeath in a Strange Country\u003c\/i\u003e is a superb novel in Donna Leon's chilling Venetian mystery series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Donna Leon and the Commissario Brunetti Mysteries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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.\" —\u003ci\u003eRocky Mountain News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Leon's books shimmer in the grace of their setting and are warmed by the charm of her characters.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Brunetti . . . long ago joined the ranks of the classic fictional detectives.\" —\u003ci\u003eEvening Standard\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Commissario Brunetti, most charismatic current Euro-cop, uncovers deadly ants' nest of corruption. A highly accomplished, scary read.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Donna Leon","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback Trade paperback (US)","offer_id":50143873466725,"sku":"9780802146021","price":27.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2651\/2997\/files\/BNCImageAPI_f3ce8490-7e76-437a-8c7c-18a5aaa7dee3.jpg?v=1768938747","url":"https:\/\/www.commonplaceingersoll.ca\/products\/9780802146021","provider":"Commonplace Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}