a venetian reckoning donna leon

A lorry crashes on one of the treacherous bends in the Italian Dolomites, spilling a terrible cargo . . . A prominent international layer is found dead in the carriage of an intercity train at Saint Lucia . . . Can the two tragedies possibly be connected? Commissario Guido Brunetti digs deep into the secret lives of the once great and good for the answer. For in a seedy Venetian bar lies the clue to an evil crime network reaching far beyond the laguna. But it will take another violent death in Venice before the forces of justice can even begin to proceed . . .

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The Italian detective Commissario Brunetti has to cut short his holiday as he takes on another tantalizing case in Donna Leon''s The Anonymous Venetian, an atmospheric murder mystery filled with the sights and sounds of Venice.Commissario Brunetti''s hopes of a refreshing family holiday in the mountains are once again dashed when a gruesome discovery is made in Marghera – a body so badly beaten the face is unrecognizable.Brunetti searches Venice for someone who can identify the dead man. But he is met with a wall of silence.Then he receives a telephone call from a contact who promises some intriguing information. And before the night is out Brunetti is confronting yet another appalling and apparently senseless death . . .The third novel in the Commissario Brunetti Venetian crime series, which also includes Acqua Alta and So Shall You Reap.''A splendid series . . . with a backdrop of the city so vivid you can almost smell it'' – Sunday Telegraph

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‘A delightful companion in life and on the page’ The Times‘Donna Leon has created a beautifully crafted looking glass into her world’ TLSIn a series of vignettes full of affection, irony, and good humor, Donna Leon narrates a remarkable life she feels has rather more happened to her than been planned.From a childhood in the company of her New Jersey family, with frequent visits to her grandfather''s farm and its beloved animals and summers spent selling homegrown tomatoes by the roadside, Leon has long been open to adventure. In 1976, she made the spontaneous decision to teach English in Iran, before finding herself swept up in the early days of the 1979 Revolution. After teaching stints in China and Saudi Arabia, she finally landed in Venice. Leon vividly animates her decades-long love affair with Italy, from her first magical dinner when serving as a "chaperone" to a friend, to the hunt for the perfect cappuccino, to the warfare tactics of grandmothers doing their grocery shopping at the Rialto Market. Some things remain constant throughout the decades: her adoration of opera, especially Handel''s vocal music, her advocacy for the environment, embodied in her passion for bees - which informs the surprising ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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DIVE INTO THE LATEST INSTALMENT IN DONNA LEON'S COMMISSARIO BRUNETTI SERIES'Donna Leon provides another delectable slice of the thoughtful policeman's life at work and at home... So Shall You Reap is as witty and wise as anything Leon has written. To read her is to restore the soul.' Mark Sanderson, The Times'Like all of Leon's novels, it ultimately feels like a glorious invigorating holiday.' Daily Express---On a cold November evening, Guido Brunetti and Paola are up late when a call from his colleague Ispettore Vianello arrives, alerting the Commissario that a hand has been seen in one of Venice's canals.The body is soon found, and Brunetti is assigned to investigate the murder of an undocumented Sri Lankan immigrant. Because no official record of the man's presence in Venice exists, Brunetti is forced to use the city's far richer sources of information: gossip and the memories of people who knew the victim. Curiously, he had been living in a garden house on the grounds of a palazzo owned by a university professor, in which Brunetti discovers books revealing the victim's interest in Buddhism, the revolutionary Tamil Tigers, and the last crop of Italian political terrorists, active in the 1980s.As the investigation ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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PRE-ORDER THE NEXT INSTALMENT IN DONNA LEON''S COMMISSARIO BRUNETTI SERIES, A REFINER''S FIRE, NOW. AVAILABLE JULY 2024.''Donna Leon provides another delectable slice of the thoughtful policeman''s life at work and at home... So Shall You Reap is as witty and wise as anything Leon has written. To read her is to restore the soul.'' Mark Sanderson, The Times''Like all of Leon''s novels, it ultimately feels like a glorious invigorating holiday.'' Daily Express---On a cold November evening, Guido Brunetti and Paola are up late when a call from his colleague Ispettore Vianello arrives, alerting the Commissario that a hand has been seen in one of Venice''s canals. The body is soon found, and Brunetti is assigned to investigate the murder of an undocumented Sri Lankan immigrant. Because no official record of the man''s presence in Venice exists, Brunetti is forced to use the city''s far richer sources of information: gossip and the memories of people who knew the victim. Curiously, he had been living in a garden house on the grounds of a palazzo owned by a university professor, in which Brunetti discovers books revealing the victim''s interest in Buddhism, the revolutionary Tamil Tigers, and the last crop of Italian political ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Every detail on every page forms part of a succession of clues, planted with exquisite precision, to unravelling the mystery'' Sunday Times In a small village at the foot of the Italian Dolomites, a grave is discovered by the owner of a deserted farmhouse, which has been untouched for decades. While the body is badly decomposed, a valuable signet ring is found close by, providing the first vital clue which will lead Commissario Brunetti right to the heart of aristocratic Venice, to a family still grieving their abducted son. ''Donna Leon can paralyse the reader with a joyful suspense'' Mail on Sunday''Goes a long way to confirming Donna Leon''s claim to have taken literary possession of Venice'' Independent on Sunday

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‘With characteristic skill, Leon draws together multiple threads and a well-rounded cast ... With the steady, unsentimental style that has become her signature, Donna Leon keeps us hesitating until the last corner is turned.’ Times Literary SupplementLeon''s clear-eyed descriptions of Venice still make you long to return to the calles and campos of the floating city.’ Sunday TelegraphWhen a young woman returns from holiday to find her elderly neighbour dead on the floor, a heart attack seems the likely cause, but Commissario Brunetti is not so sure and decides to take a closer look. Soon he discovers that she was part of an organization that cares for abused women and that her apartment was a safe-house.Convinced that this is the lead he has been looking for, Brunetti begins his search for answers. But as he sets out to discover the truth behind her death, he is drawn into a decades-old story of lies and deceit that has blighted love and ruined lives – and has claimed this innocent woman as its newest victim. . .‘[Leon''s] portrait of Venice and modern Italy is, as always, captivating . . . A delight’ Evening Standard

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PRE-ORDER THE NEXT INSTALMENT IN DONNA LEON''S COMMISSARIO BRUNETTI SERIES, A REFINER''S FIRE, NOW. AVAILABLE JULY 2024.''A splendid series . . . with a backdrop of the city so vivid you can almost smell it.'' The Sunday TelegraphWinner of the Suntory Mystery Fiction Grand Prize The twisted maze of Venice''s canals has always been shrouded in mystery. Even the celebrated opera house, La Fenice, has seen its share of death ... but none so horrific and violent as that of world-famous conductor, Maestro Helmut Wellauer, who was poisoned during a performance of La Traviata. Even Commissario of Police, Guido Brunetti, used to the labyrinthine corruptions of the city, is shocked at the number of enemies Wellauer has made on his way to the top - but just how many have motive enough for murder? The beauty of Venice is crumbling. But evil is one thing that will never erode with age.''What a ripping first mystery, as beguiling and secretly sinister as Venice herself. Sparkling and irresistible.'' Rita Mae Brown''Donna Leon has given fans of subtle, clever and literate mysteries something to cheer about. . . . A wonderful read.'' Tony Hillerman

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''Donna Leon''s deft and descriptive words do for Venice what Canaletto did for this serenest of cities with his brushes and paint palette and bring it to life in all its reach and colourful gaiety...[An] intriguing tense thriller. The ending is to die for.'' Daily ExpressA New York Times BestsellerA National Indie Bestseller__________________________________In Death at La Fenice, Donna Leon''s first novel in the Commissario Brunetti series, readers were introduced to the glamorous and cut-throat world of opera and to one of Italy''s finest living sopranos, Flavia Petrelli - then a suspect in the poisoning of a renowned German conductor. Now, many years after Brunetti cleared her name, Flavia has returned to the illustrious La Fenice to sing the lead in Tosca.As an opera superstar, Flavia is well acquainted with attention from adoring fans and aspiring singers. But when one anonymous admirer inundates her with bouquets of yellow roses - on stage, in her dressing room and even inside her locked apartment - it becomes clear that this fan has become a potentially dangerous stalker. Distraught, Flavia turns to an old friend for help. Familiar with Flavia''s melodramatic temperament, Commissario Brunetti is at first unperturbed by her story, but when another ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Donna Leon has a wonderful feel for the hidden evils that lie below the façade of the magical city'' The TimesImportant information is leaking from inside the Venetian Questura, and Commissario Guido Brunetti is tasked with uncovering the culprit. But before Brunetti can begin his investigation, a friend of his wife''s comes asking for his help, fearful that her son is using drugs.A few weeks later, the woman''s husband is found unconscious at the foot of a bridge.With only contradictory leads to follow, Brunetti navigates his way through Venice''s underworld in an attempt to understand who is responsible for the vicious attack. But as he gets closer to discovering what happened, Brunetti is faced with a difficult truth: sometimes, it''s the best intentions that lead to the darkest of consequences . . .''En­chanting . . . drolly amusing . . . it''s the living, bleeding humanity of the characters that makes Donna Leon''s police procedurals so engaging'' New York Times Book Review

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''Leon writes with great literary panache and evocative power about the world''s most beautiful and mysterious city'' Spectator On a cold night shortly before Christmas, an immigrant street vendor is killed in Venice''s Campo Santo Stefano. The nearest witnesses to the event are the tourists who had been browsing the man''s wares before his death, but they have seen nothing that might be of much help to the police.When Commissario Brunetti arrives on the scene, he finds it hard to understand why anyone would murder an illegal immigrant. They have few social connections and little money; in-fighting among them is the obvious answer. But once Brunetti begins investigating this unfamiliar Venetian underworld, he discovers that matters of great value are at stake.''Donna Leon has a wonderful feel for the hidden evils that lie below the façade of the magical city'' The Times

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''Leon is a skilful plotter . . . Brunetti is a nicely shaded creation, a moral man who is also all too human'' The ObserverA sudden act of vandalism has been committed in the chill Venetian dawn and Commissario Guido Brunetti soon finds out that the perpetrator is no petty criminal. For the culprit waiting to be apprehended at the scene of the crime is none other than Paola Brunetti, his wife.As Paola''s actions provoke a crisis in the Brunetti household, Brunetti himself is under increasing pressure at work: a daring robbery with Mafia connections is linked to a suspicious death and his superiors want quick results. As his professional and personal lives clash, Brunetti''s own career is threatened and the conspiracy which Paola has risked everything to expose draws him inexorably to the brink . . .''Donna Leon has established Commissario Guido Brunetti as one of the most engaging of fictional detectives'' Sunday Times

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''Atmospheric, clever, witty and amusing. If I were only allowed to read one crime series again it would be that of Donna Leon.'' The TimesA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE CRIME WRITERS ASSOCIATION GOLD DAGGER AWARDAs a favour to his wealthy father-in-law, the Count Falier, Commissario Guido Brunetti agrees to investigate the seemingly innocent wish of the Count''s best friend, the elderly and childless Gonzalo, to adopt a younger man as his son. Under Italian inheritance laws, this man would become the sole heir to Gonzalo''s substantial fortune, something which Gonzalo''s friends, including the Count, find appalling. For his part, Brunetti wonders why they''re so intent on meddling in the old man''s business.Not long after Brunetti and Gonzalo meet, Gonzalo passes away. Old and frail, his death goes unquestioned, until one of his closest confidantes is strangled in her hotel room after sending an email about the adoption. To find the killer and solve a murder most foul, Brunetti must rely on his instincts which lead him to untangling long-buried secrets from Gonzalo''s past.''Leon''s novels are unshowy and imbued with the humanist outlook that makes Brunetti such an appealing character.'' Sunday Times

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''Crime writing of the highest order'' GUARDIAN''Donna Leon has been giving unto us for all of the thirty years since Death at La Fenice introduced us to Brunetti'' Val McDermidThe gifted Venetian detective returns in his 31st case - this time, investigating the Janus-faced nature of yet another Italian institution. Brunetti will have to once again face the blurred line that runs between the criminal and the non-criminal, bending police rules, and his own character, to help an acquaintance in danger.''Both tremendously enjoyable and deeply humane'' JESSIE GREENGRASS, Costa-shortlisted author of The High House''Leon''s elegant, witty prose . . . is a joy'' AMANDA CRAIG

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‘The book is written with that depth of thought about crime and humanity that characterises the best of Leon’s work.’ Independent‘[A] fine, atmospheric novel…Twenty-one books on, [Leon] has lost none of her delightful skill and wit.’ Evening StandardWhen a body is found floating in a canal, strangely disfigured and with multiple stab wounds, Commissario Brunetti is called to investigate. He is convinced he recognises the man from somewhere, but with a pair of distinctive shoes as the only clue, the case cannot progress.Recalling a violent farmers’ protest that took place the previous year, Brunetti suddenly remembers the victim. But what was his involvement with the protest, and what does it have to do with his murder? Acting on this fragile lead, Brunetti and Inspector Vianello set out on an investigation that will lead them from Venice’s placid canals to the slaughterhouse, and into a terrifying world of blackmail and corruption.Both a gripping case and a harrowing exploration of the dark side of Italy''s food industry, Donna Leon''s latest novel is a compelling addition to the Brunetti series.

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‘The seventeenth title in an excellent, unflagging series . . . The Girl of His Dreams marks an evolution, even a quiet revolution, in Leon''s storytelling.’ Times Literary Supplement''In The Girl of His Dreams, Donna Leon is writing at her fluent best.'' The IndependentA priest recently returned from years of missionary work has made a personal request of Commissario Guido Brunetti—but the police detective suspects the man’s motives. A new, American-style Protestant sect has begun to meet in Venice, and it’s possible the priest is merely apprehensive of the competition. But the preacher could also be fleecing his growing flock, so Brunetti and Inspector Vianello, along with their wives, decide to go undercover. In the midst of the investigation, though, the body of a Gypsy child washes up in a canal—and Brunetti finds himself haunted by both the crime and the girl . . .‘An artful examination of family ties as well as a clear-eyed survey of the pros and cons of political correctness’ Evening Standard

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Commissario Guido Brunetti returns with a gripping and powerful case about the murkiness of power and a test of loyalties'Perfectly crafted . . . this only proves what a truly great writer [Leon] has become' Mark Sanderson, The Times'One of the most subtle and exquisite detective series ever' Washington PostWhen two teenage gangs are arrested after clashing violently in one of Venice s campi, the son of a local hero is implicated. But when Commissario Guido Brunetti is asked by a wealthy foreigner to vet this man, Monforte, for a job, he discovers that Monforte might not be such a hero after all.This seeming contradiction, and a brutal attack on one of Brunetti s colleagues by a possible gang member, concentrate Brunetti s attentions. Soon, he discovers the sordid hypocrisy surrounding Monforte s past, culminating in a fiery meeting of two gangs and a final opportunity for redemption.A Refiner s Fire is Donna Leon at her very best: an elegant, sophisticated storyteller whose indelible characters become richer with each book, and who constantly interrogates the ambiguity between moral and legal justice.

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The 23rd installment in the brilliant Brunetti series from The Sunday Times bestselling author, Donna Leon.A Washington Post BestsellerA New York Times Bestseller‘Inspired by the real-life looting of the Girolamini Library in Naples, this book adds to Donna Leon’s best-selling Commissario Guido Brunetti series . . . Leon’s description of the setting is vivid’ New York Times‘Will both delight and strike fear into bibliophiles’ hearts. . . . A finely drawn tale that encompasses theft, blackmail, emotional violence, and murder, as well as a rich array of characters . . .’ Boston GlobeWhen several valuable antiquarian books go missing from a prestigious library in the heart of Venice, Commissario Brunetti is immediately called to the scene. The staff suspect an American researcher has stolen them, but for Brunetti something doesn''t quite add up.Taking on the case, the Commissario begins to seek information about some of the library''s regulars, such as the ex-priest Franchini, a passionate reader of ancient Christian literature, and Contessa Morosini-Albani, the library''s chief donor.Soon Brunetti finds himself submerged in the dark secrets of the black market of antiquarian books. Alongside his ever-faithful team of Ispettore Vianello and Signorina Elettra, he delves into the pages of Franchini''s past ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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When two teenage gangs are arrested after clashing violently in one of Venice’s campi, the son of a local hero is implicated. But when Commissario Guido Brunetti is asked by a wealthy foreigner to vet this man, Monforte, for a job, he discovers that Monforte might not be such a hero after all. This seeming contradiction, and a brutal attack on one of Brunetti’s colleagues by a possible gang member, concentrate Brunetti’s attentions.Soon, he discovers the sordid hypocrisy surrounding Monforte’s past, culminating in a fiery meeting of two gangs and a final opportunity for redemption. A Refiner’s Fire is Donna Leon at her very best: an elegant, sophisticated storyteller whose indelible characters become richer with each book, and who constantly interrogates the ambiguity between moral and legal justice.

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From the bestselling author of the Brunetti crime series comes The Jewels of Paradise, a gripping tale of intrigue, music, history and greed and Donna Leon''s first stand-alone novel.Caterina Pellegrini is a young Venetian musicologist hired to find the rightful heir to an alleged treasure concealed by a once-famous, but now almost forgotten, baroque composer. Sworn to secrecy, Caterina can solve the mystery only by searching through the papers contained in two chests that have not been opened for centuries. As she delves into all quarters of his life, she is drawn into one of the most scandalous affairs of the baroque era. What dark secrets do these chests hold, and just whom can she trust?

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''Donna Leon goes from strength to strength ... This is her tenth novel but it''s as fresh and entertaining as the first'' ObserverWhen two clam fishermen are murdered on the island of Pellestrina, Commissario Brunetti is called to investigate. He has his work cut out for him - the people of Pellestrina are tight-knit, bound together by a code of loyalty and suspicious of outsiders. To break through, he enlists the help of his boss'' secretary Signorina Elettra, who visits the island as an undercover agent. Soon, Brunetti finds himself torn between his duty to solve the murders, concern for Elettra''s safety, and his not entirely straightforward feelings for her . . .''A splendid series . . . with a backdrop so vivid you can smell it'' Sunday Telegraph

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The twenty-second instalment in the internationally acclaimed, bestselling Commissario Brunetti series''The familiar characters and Venetian location are described with remarkable freshness and, as always, the edifying result is both amusing and thought-provoking.'' Sunday Telegraph''Donna Leon has a wonderful feeling for the social complexities of Venice, where corruption is as old and deep and treacherous as the canals.'' Daily MailA New York Times BestsellerWhen a local man is found dead after overdosing on sleeping pills, Commissario Brunetti''s wife can''t help but ask him to investigate. The sweet, simple-minded man had worked at their local dry cleaner and Paola loathes the idea that he lived and died without anyone noticing or helping him.But what seems to be an open-and-shut case of suicide soon proves to be anything but. Brunetti soon discovers that there is nothing on the man: no birth certificate, no passport, no driver''s license, no credit cards. Stranger still, the dead man''s mother refuses to speak to the police. As secrets unravel, Brunetti begins to suspect that an aristocratic family might be somehow connected to the mystery . . .

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Brunetti is forced to confront the price of loyalty, to his past and in his work, as a seemingly innocent request leads him into troubling waters.What role can or should loyalty play in the life of a police inspector? It's a question Commissario Guido Brunetti must face and ultimately answer in Give Unto Others, Donna Leon's splendid 31st installment of her acclaimed Venetian crime series.Brunetti is approached for a favor by Elisabetta Foscarini, a woman he knows casually, but her mother was good to Brunetti's mother, so he feels obliged to at least look into the matter privately, and not as official police business. Foscarini's son-in-law, Enrico Fenzo, has alarmed his wife (her daughter) by confessing their family might be in danger because of something he's involved with. Since Fenzo is an accountant, Brunetti logically suspects the cause of danger is related to the finances of a client. Yet his clients seem benign: an optician, a restaurateur, a charity established by his father-in-law. However, when his friend's daughter's place of work is vandalized, Brunetti asks his own favors--that his colleagues Claudia Griffoni, Lorenzo Vianello, and Signorina Elettra Zorzi assist his private investigation, which soon enough turns official as they uncover ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''A perfect blend of characters, place, mystery and social issues. [Leon’s] sixteenth Brunetti novel is also one of her best.'' The Times‘Leon builds her plot meticulously. [She] has her finger on the pulse.’ The MirrorWhen Commissario Brunetti is summoned to the hospital to interview a senior paediatrician whose skull has been brutally fractured, he is confronted with more questions than answers. Three men burst into the doctor''s apartment in the middle of the night, attacked him and took his young son – but why?As Brunetti investigates, he quickly discovers that the kidnapping was not a one-off, but part of a multi-city raid targeting numerous families. It seems that small-town malice seethes beneath the surface of the beautiful city of Venice, and Brunetti must work together with Ispettore Vianelli – himself investigating a money-making scam between pharmacists and doctors – to uncover the truth. . .‘As ever, Leon writes with an insider''s knowledge of Venice, expertly navigating its complex geography.’ Sunday Times

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''Leon...has once again, apparently effortlessly, produced a wholly absorbing read.'' Sunday TelegraphIt is a luminous spring day in Venice, as Commissario Brunetti and Inspettore Vianello take a break from the Questura to come to the rescue of Vianello''s friend Marco Ribetti, who has been arrested while protesting against chemical pollution of the Venetian lagoon, only to be faced by the fury of Marco''s father-in-law, owner of a glass factory on the island of Murano.But it is not Marco who has uncovered the guilty secret of the polluting glass foundries of the island of Murano, nor he whose body is found dead in front of the furnaces which burn at 1400 degrees, night and day. The victim has left clues in a copy of Dante and Brunetti must descend into an inferno to discover who is burning the land and fouling the waters of the lagoon...''As usual, Leon''s witty portrayal of modern Venetian life, and Brunetti''s model marriage, are as entertaining as the working out of the whodunnit. A joy from start to finish.'' Evening Standard''A smart and stylish, fast-paced case of intrigue and corruption, written with wit, affection and authority. . . . Impressive.'' Los Angeles Times

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''Leon''s books are a joy, and the 19th Venice-based Commissario Brunetti novel is well up to her consistently high standard.'' GuardianAs Venice experiences a debilitating heatwave, Commissario Brunetti escapes the city to spend time with his family. For Ispettore Vianello, however, the weather is the last thing on his mind. It appears his aunt has become obsessed with horoscopes and has been withdrawing large amounts of money from the family business. Not knowing what to do, he consults Brunetti and asks permission to trail her.Meanwhile, Brunetti receives a visit from a friend who works at the Commune. It seems that discrepancies have been occurring at the Courthouse involving a judge and an usher with a flawless track record. Intrigued, Brunetti asks Signorina Elettra to find out what she can while he''s away.When news reaches Brunetti that the usher from the Courthouse has been viciously murdered, he returns to investigate. But why would someone want a good man dead, and what might his death have to do with the Courthouse discrepancies?

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''A classic example of detective-book murder . . . Leon whips up a brilliant narrative storm'' Sunday TimesWhen Commissario Brunetti receives a visit from one of his wife''s students with a strange and vague interest in investigating the possibility of a pardon for a crime committed by her grandfather many years ago, he thinks little of it, despite being intrigued by the girl''s intelligence and moral conscience. But when the girl is found stabbed to death, Claudia Leonardo is no longer Paola''s student, but instead becomes Brunetti''s case.Claudia seems to have no discernible living family, but lived with an elderly Austrian woman. When she in turn is found dead, the case begins to unlock long buried secrets of collaboration during the war, secrets few in Italy are happy to explore . . .''Wholly engrossing'' Evening Standard

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Chosen as Star Pick in the Sunday Times Crime Club Chosen as a ''Best New Crime Novel'' in the Sunday Times''The series that has shadowed Brunetti for three decades is an epic achievement'' The Times ''Leon''s books are a joy'' GuardianWhen two young American women are badly injured in a boating accident, Commissario Brunetti''s eye turns to the two young Italians they were with, who abandoned them in the hospital. When one of the young men is found to be involved in more sinister night-time activities in the Laguna, Brunetti has to enlist the help of Italian institutions to get to the bottom of the mystery. But can Brunetti trust unfamiliar colleagues? Could there be another motive behind this horrible crime? ''She is a truly fine novelist, period, and should be acclaimed as such''TLS

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER''Leon is a superb novelist . . .You can feel the tension, fear, horror - and wonder'' The Times''They killed him. It was bad money.'' A dying hospice patient gasps these cryptic words about her recently-deceased husband, who lost his life in a motorcycle accident. But what appears to be a private family tragedy turns into a bigger enigma when Brunetti discover the victim''s ties to Venice''s water supply. With the help of a Questura secretery, Elettra Sorzi, Brunetti will unveil the secret that lies behind the dying woman''s accusation - one that threatens the health of the entire region.

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''[Leon] has a wonderful feeling for the social complexities of Venice, where corruption is as old and deep and treacherous as the canals ... Like all the best detective fiction, Doctored Evidence not only solves a mystery, but also anatomises the setting in which the crime occurred'' Daily MailWhen a wealthy Venetian woman is found brutally murdered, the prime suspect is her Romanian maid, who dies in a tragic accident while fleeing the city, carrying a considerable sum of money and forged papers. When the old woman''s neighbour returns from abroad, confessing to have given the maid the money out of pity, questions begin to arise, and Commissario Brunetti decides to take the case on himself. But what could have been the true motive for the murder in such nebulous circumstances if not greed? Or is Brunetti thinking of the wrong sin altogether?

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An engaging collection of stories and essays by the celebrated author of the internationally bestselling Guido Brunetti series, infused with her ever-present and delightful senses of humor and ironyDonna Leon’s memoir, Wandering Through Life, gave her legions of fans a colourful tour through her life, from childhood in New Jersey to adventures in China and Iran, to her love of Venice and opera. Nowhere, however, did she discuss her writing life.In Backstage, Donna reveals her admiration for, and inspiration from, the great crime novelists Ruth Rendell and Ross Macdonald, examining their approach to storytelling as she dissects her favorite books of theirs. She expresses her love for Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations and her appreciation of Sir Walter Scott’s generosity of spirit. And she chronicles the lengths amount of research she undertakes to be able to present authentically, through Guido Brunetti and his colleagues, places and characters far from her own experience: interviewing a diamond dealer in Venice to open up the world of blood diamonds; meeting, through back channels, a courageous sex worker and women’s rights activist to depict accurately the trafficking of women in Italy.Venice is central in her memory, whether recounting the semi-comic irritation of a noisy elderly ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''I devoured all Philip''s novels and felt transported to Venice with a new intimacy'' Val McDermid__________________________________________Set against the backdrop of the most beautiful city on earth, this is a gripping and atmospheric crime novel perfect for fans of Donna Leon and Andrea Camilleri.Venice, June 2020. The city has returned to the Venetians during a merciful pause in the Covid pandemic, and few overseas visitors are to be seen. Yet Dominic Vicari, a British private investigator haunted by loss, has travelled across Europe to the tiny island of San Francesco del Deserto. The ancient monastery there, it is said, was founded by St Francis himself in the 13th century. Its population now consists of five Franciscan brothers and three pilgrims on retreat. Or, rather, two pilgrims and a dead man.Nathan Sutherland is called in when Vicari''s broken body is found at the base of the campanile, his death seemingly nothing more than a terrible accident. But Nathan isn''t so sure and sets out on an investigation that will reunite him with an old friend and an old adversary, and the discovery of a terrible secret hidden at the heart of the lagoon.__________________________________________Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones''An irresistible concoction of crime and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Figurka Don ze série Želvy Ninja od značky Comansi je vyrobena z plastu a měří 8 cm na výšku i šířku. Je vhodná pro děti od tří let a slouží jako sběratelský předmět nebo dárek. Postavička věrně zobrazuje oblíbeného hrdinu z animovaných filmů.

• Vysoká kvalita a detailní zpracování z plastu
• Ideální velikost 8 cm pro dětskou hru i sběratelství
• Bezpečný a odolný materiál vhodný pro děti od 3 let
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Commissario Guido Brunetti returns with a gripping and powerful case about the murkiness of power and a test of loyaltiesWhen two teenage gangs are arrested after clashing violently in one of Venice's campi, the son of a local hero is implicated. But when Commissario Guido Brunetti is asked by a wealthy foreigner to vet this man, Monforte, for a job, he discovers that Monforte might not be such a hero after all.This seeming contradiction, and a brutal attack on one of Brunetti's colleagues by a possible gang member, concentrate Brunetti's attentions. Soon, he discovers the sordid hypocrisy surrounding Monforte's past, culminating in a fiery meeting of two gangs and a final opportunity for redemption.A Refiner's Fire is Donna Leon at her very best: an elegant, sophisticated storyteller whose indelible characters become richer with each book, and who constantly interrogates the ambiguity between moral and legal justice.

Objev podobné jako A Refiner's Fire - Donna Leonová

Join Monty Don, Britain''s pre-eminent gardener, and acclaimed photographer Derry Moore on their historic journey through the most stunning gardens of Venice and the Veneto.Few world cities hold the romance and historical sweep of Venice. Thousands visit every year - and a mixture of crowds and climate leave it vulnerable, so much so it is often said to be in danger of sinking - but away from the usual tourist haunts around St. Mark''s square are exceptional hidden treasures, some 500 gardens, many of them with fascinating stories.Starting in the heart of the city and working their way out to the Veneto, Monty and Derry celebrate the beauty of these places and tell their unique stories: from a beautiful nunnery garden with a history of exotic animals and a kitchen garden of the historic Foundation to the Madonna church to the estates of famous Venetian families, like the spectacular Giusti Renaissance garden.With stunning full colour photography throughout, Venice Gardens will give readers new insight into one of the world''s most beloved cities - you won''t see Venice the same way again.

Objev podobné jako Venetian Gardens - Monty Don, Derry Moore

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''An unputdownable thriller'' Gregory Dowling''It is no surprise to find that Philip Gwynne Jones lives in Venice... art and architecture interweave into a story that builds to an almost surreal climax'' Daily Mail _______________No happy ever after for Nathan and Federica?Newlyweds Nathan Sutherland and Federica Ravagnan are looking forward to weeks of sunshine and relaxation on the island of Pellestrina, in a cottage belonging to Federica''s late father, Elio.The weather is idyllic, the views across the lagoon are spectacular and the seafood is the best in Venice. But when the body of an eminent Venetian lawyer is dredged up by a fishing boat, members of the close-knit island community start to take an unhealthy interest in the two honeymooners, and whispers and rumours begin to circulate about Elio''s association with a recently-deceased gang boss.As Federica struggles to comes to terms with her father''s troubled legacy, Nathan finds himself dragged into the search for the missing proceeds of an unsolved jewellery heist, and the unwanted centre of attention of the Mala del Brenta - the Venetian Mafia.Clearly Pellestrina is going to be no honeymoon..._______________Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones''Superb - always gripping, beautifully constructed and vivid'' Stephen Glover''Clever and great fun'' The ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Venetian Legacy - Philip Gwynne Jones

Armaf Venetian Gold, 100 ml, Parfémované vody unisex, Jiskřivá elegance, která spojuje dřevo, pižmo a jemnou smyslnost Hledáte vůni, která působí sebevědomě, ale neokázale, a přitom se vám přirozeně přizpůsobuje? Unisex parfémovaná voda Armaf Venetian Gold staví na kontrastu svěžích ovocných tónů a klidné dřevité hloubky, díky čemuž působí moderně a vyváženě. Je určena těm, kdo mají rádi čistý, lehce pudrový charakter s pižmovým dozvukem, který není svázaný genderem ani pravidly. Vůně se rozvíjí plynule a zůstává s vámi nenápadně, ale s jistotou. dřevitá, pižmová a jemně pudrová vůně vhodná pro každodenní nošení i večerní chvíle působí elegantně, klidně a moderně Složení vůně: Vůně se otevírá šťavnatým mučenkovým tónem, který doplňuje svěží bergamot a jemná růže s lehce sametovým charakterem. Ovocná sladkost se postupně prolíná s aromatickým tymiánem a zelenými cedrovými listy, které dodávají kompozici strukturu a čistotu. Celkový dojem se usazuje do hebkého kašmeranu, zemitého pačuli, měkkého pižma a krémového santalového dřeva, jež vůni propůjčují hloubku a dlouhou výdrž. Příběh vůně: Parfémovaná voda Venetian Gold vznikla jako unisex vůně inspirovaná kontrasty – lehkostí a hloubkou, svěžestí a klidem. Značka Armaf ji představila v roce 2022 jako moderní interpretaci elegance, která není svázaná trendy. Flakón i samotná kompozice působí vyváženě ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Armaf Venetian Gold parfémovaná voda unisex 100 ml

''An unputdownable thriller'' Gregory Dowling''It is no surprise to find that Philip Gwynne Jones lives in Venice... art and architecture interweave into a story that builds to an almost surreal climax'' Daily Mail*****A game of cross and double-cross in Venice, one of the most beautiful cities on earth.From his office on the Street of the Assassins, Nathan Sutherland enjoys a steady but unexciting life translating Italian DIY manuals. All this changes dramatically when he is offered a large sum of money to look after a small package containing an extremely valuable antique prayer book illustrated by a Venetian master. But is it a stolen masterpiece - or a brilliant fake?Unknown to Nathan, from a vast mansion on the Grand Canal twin brothers Domenico and Arcangelo Moro, motivated by nothing more than mutual hatred, have been playing out a complex game of art theft for twenty years. And now Nathan finds himself unwittingly drawn into their deadly business . . .*****Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones''I devoured all Philip''s novels and felt transported to Venice with a new intimacy'' Val McDermid''Superb - always gripping, beautifully constructed and vivid'' Stephen Glover''Sinister and shimmering, The Venetian Game is as haunting and darkly elegant as ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Venetian Game - Philip Gwynne Jones

Vana do kufru pro SEAT LEON (5F1) (HATCHBACK) [09/12-], LEON SC (5F5) (KUPÉ) [01/13-] a LEON ST (5F8) (KOMBI) [08/13-], guma, vyrobená na míru, s protiskluzovou úpravou a zvýšeným okrajem, omyvatelná Vozíte v autě ne zrovna dvakrát čisté věci a chcete mít kufr stále čistý? Zvolte vanu do kufru ACI, která se postará o pořádek uvnitř vašeho vozidla. Tato varianta padne jako ulitá automobilům značky SEAT, a to model LEON (5F1) (HATCHBACK) [09/12-], LEON SC (5F5) (KUPÉ) [01/13-] a LEON ST (5F8) (KOMBI) [08/13-]. Výrobce k jejímu zhotovení zvolil kvalitní gumu, která ideálně poslouží každému nákladu. Zásadní přednosti produktu ACI SEAT Leon 13- gumová vložka černá do kufru s protiskluzovou úpravou (ST- horní dno zavazadlového Vana do kufru ACI udrží úložný prostor v čistotě Ideální pro automobily SEAT, pro model LEON (5F1) (HATCHBACK) [09/12-], LEON SC (5F5) (KUPÉ) [01/13-] a LEON ST (5F8) (KOMBI) [08/13-] Vyrobena z kvalitní gumy Vana do kufru ACI se stane...

Objev podobné jako ACI SEAT Leon 13- gumová vložka černá do kufru s protiskluzovou úpravou (ST- horní dno zavazadlového (4946X02A)

Vana do kufru pro SEAT LEON (5F1) (HATCHBACK) [09/12-], LEON SC (5F5) (KUPÉ) [01/13-] a LEON ST (5F8) (KOMBI) [08/13-], guma, vyrobená na míru, s protiskluzovou úpravou a zvýšeným okrajem, omyvatelná Máte nové auto a nechcete si zamazat kufr? Pořiďte si vanu do kufru ACI, která je velmi praktická. Tato varianta perfektně pasuje k automobilům značky SEAT, a to model LEON (5F1) (HATCHBACK) [09/12-], LEON SC (5F5) (KUPÉ) [01/13-] a LEON ST (5F8) (KOMBI) [08/13-]. K její výrobě posloužil kvalitní materiál, konkrétně guma, která je ideální pro úplně každý náklad. Klíčové vlastnosti produktu ACI SEAT Leon 13- gumová vložka černá do kufru s protiskluzovou úpravou (SC- (3dv.)/HB- (5dv.)) Vana do kufru ACI pomůže s udržením čistoty v úložném prostoru Kompatibilní s vozy SEAT, pro model LEON (5F1) (HATCHBACK) [09/12-], LEON SC (5F5) (KUPÉ) [01/13-] a LEON ST (5F8) (KOMBI) [08/13-] Navržená z kvalitní gumy Vana do kufru ACI pomůže s čistotou uvnitř vašeho auta

Objev podobné jako ACI SEAT Leon 13- gumová vložka černá do kufru s protiskluzovou úpravou (SC- (3dv.)/HB- (5dv.)) (4946X01A)

Vana do kufru - gumová, pro automobil SEAT LEON (5F1) (HATCHBACK) [09/12-], LEON SC (5F5) (KUPÉ) [01/13-] a LEON ST (5F8) (KOMBI) [08/13-], zvýšený okraj, černá barva Potřebujete v autě převážet různé předměty a neradi byste si ušpinili interiér kufru? Nabízíme vám vanu do kufru ACI, která je neuvěřitelně šikovným pomocníkem. Tato varianta je určena pro automobily značky SEAT, konkrétně model LEON (5F1) (HATCHBACK) [09/12-], LEON SC (5F5) (KUPÉ) [01/13-] a LEON ST (5F8) (KOMBI) [08/13-]. Materiálem, který posloužil k její výrobě, je kvalitní guma, která je ideální pro úplně každý náklad. Má zvýšený okraj, a ochrání tak původní koberec. Vana do kufru auta ACI je černá. Hlavní přednosti produktu ACI SEAT Leon 13- plastová vložka do kufru (ST- horní dno) Vana do kufru ACI nabízí řešení pro udržení čistoty v úložném prostoru Kompatibilní s vozy SEAT, pro model LEON (5F1) (HATCHBACK) [09/12-], LEON SC (5F5) (KUPÉ) [01/13-] a LEON ST (5F8) (KOMBI) [08/13-] Zvýšený...

Objev podobné jako ACI SEAT Leon 13- plastová vložka do kufru (ST- horní dno) (4946X03ND)

Vana do kufru pro SEAT LEON (5F1) (HATCHBACK) [09/12-], LEON SC (5F5) (KUPÉ) [01/13-] a LEON ST (5F8) (KOMBI) [08/13-], guma, vyrobená na míru, s protiskluzovou úpravou a zvýšeným okrajem, omyvatelná Pořídili jste si nové auto a nechcete se stydět za špinavý kufr? Zvolte vanu do kufru ACI, která je neuvěřitelně šikovným pomocníkem. Tato varianta perfektně pasuje k automobilům značky SEAT, a to model LEON (5F1) (HATCHBACK) [09/12-], LEON SC (5F5) (KUPÉ) [01/13-] a LEON ST (5F8) (KOMBI) [08/13-]. Jejím výrobním materiálem je kvalitní guma, která si bude rozumět s jakýmkoliv nákladem. Zásadní vlastnosti produktu ACI SEAT Leon 13- gumová vložka černá do kufru s protiskluzovou úpravou (ST- spodní dno zavazadlovéh Vana do kufru ACI zabrání zašpinění úložného prostoru auta Hodí se pro automobily SEAT, pro model LEON (5F1) (HATCHBACK) [09/12-], LEON SC (5F5) (KUPÉ) [01/13-] a LEON ST (5F8) (KOMBI) [08/13-] Vyrobena z kvalitní gumy Vana do kufru ACI udrží vnitřek vašeho...

Objev podobné jako ACI SEAT Leon 13- gumová vložka černá do kufru s protiskluzovou úpravou (ST- spodní dno zavazadlovéh (4946X03A)

Venetian Girl od značky Armaf je květinově-ovocná vonná symfonie, která potěší vaše čichové buňky opojnou, svěží vůní. V úvodu se snoubí exotické tóny liči s nahořklým bergamotem, sladkou hruškou a osvěžujícími tóny rebarbory. Srdce je naopak čistě květinové a objevíte v něm kouzlo něžné konvalinky, pivoňky a růže. Celá kompozice je neodolatelná díky souhře dřevitých tónů a pižma v základu vůně. Vůně plná romantiky Venetian Girl je inspirována tajemnou atmosférou Benátek a krásou smyslných italských žen s vytříbeným vkusem. Vůně byla uvedena na trh v roce 2023.

Objev podobné jako Armaf Venetian Girl - EDP 100 ml

Parfémová voda Venetian Ambre Edition Pour Homme od značky Armaf patří mezi citrusově-dřevité vůně s prvky koření, ovoce a květin. Tato hřejivá vůně vás uchvátí - ukrývá v sobě v úvodu mandarinku s kardamomem, poté se o slovo přihlásí levandule, růžový pepř a ovocné tóny a na závěr se rozvine vůně santalového dřeva, vetiveru a pačuli. Pokud chcete ve společnosti zazářit, určitě sáhněte po této parfémové vodě Venetian Ambre Edition Pour Homme!

Objev podobné jako Armaf Venetian Ambre Edition Pour Homme - EDP 100 ml

''A riveting story of deception and corruption'' Daily Mail''A must for all Italy lovers'' David HewsonEven the most beautiful city on earth has a dark side . . .It is November 2nd, 2017. All Souls Day. On the Day of the Dead, the citizens of Venice make their way to the cemetery island of San Michele to pay their respects to the departed. When an empty coffin is unearthed in the English section of the graveyard, a day of quiet reflection for Nathan Sutherland becomes a journey into the dark past of a noble Venetian family.A British journalist, investigating the events of forty years previously, disappears. A young tourist - with an unhealthy interest in Venice''s abandoned islands - is found drowned in the icy lagoon.A terrible secret is about to be brought to light, and a deadly reckoning awaits on Venice''s Isle of the Dead.Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones''I devoured all Philip''s novels and felt transported to Venice with a new intimacy'' Val McDermid''An unputdownable thriller'' Gregory Dowling''Pure pleasure'' Literary Review''Clever and great fun'' The Times''An irresistible concoction of crime and culture''Daily Mail''Superb - always gripping, beautifully constructed and vivid'' Stephen Glover''Sinister and shimmering . . . as haunting ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Venetian Gothic - Philip Gwynne Jones

A volume that offers a fresh perspective on the art of Venice and the Veneto region of Italy by focusing on the artistic idea of disegno.Disengo (Italian for drawing or design) refers to the philosophical relationship between the conceptual role of design and the physical act of drawing. Venetian Disegno explores this theme and its history in the Veneto artistic landscape with contributions on myriad artists and art forms including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and architecture. Divided into five thematic sections and sumptuously illustrated with over one hundred images, Venetian Disegno represents a significant contribution to scholarship on the art of Venice, Renaissance workshops, and drawing studies.

Objev podobné jako Venetian Disegno

For six centuries the Republic of Venice was a maritime empire, its sovereign power extending throughout much of the eastern Mediterranean – an empire of coasts, islands and isolated fortresses by which, as Wordsworth wrote, the mercantile Venetians ''held the gorgeous east in fee''. Jan Morris reconstructs the whole of this glittering dominion in the form of a sea-voyage, travelling along the historic Venetian trade routes from Venice itself to Greece, Crete and Cyprus. It is a traveller''s book, geographically arranged but wandering at will from the past to the present, evoking not only contemporary landscapes and sensations but also the characters, the emotions and the tumultuous events of the past. The first such work ever written about the Venetian ‘Stato da Mar’, it is an invaluable historical companion for visitors to Venice itself and for travellers through the lands the Doges once ruled.

Objev podobné jako The Venetian Empire - Jan Morris

''I devoured all Philip''s novels and felt transported to Venice with a new intimacy'' Val McDermid''An unputdownable thriller'' Gregory Dowling''The plot is a masterwork of intrigue'' Daily Mail''Gwynne Jones''s talent for evoking place and atmosphere is clear as ever'' Literary ReviewWhat lies beneath?Venice, June 2020. The city has returned to the Venetians during a merciful pause in the Covid pandemic, and few overseas visitors are to be seen. Yet Dominic Vicari, a British private investigator haunted by loss, has travelled across Europe to the tiny island of San Francesco del Deserto. The ancient monastery there, it is said, was founded by St Francis himself in the 13th century. Its population now consists of five Franciscan brothers and three pilgrims on retreat. Or, rather, two pilgrims and a dead man.Nathan Sutherland is called in when Vicari''s broken body is found at the base of the campanile, his death seemingly nothing more than a terrible accident. But Nathan isn''t so sure and sets out on an investigation that will reunite him with an old friend and an old adversary, and the discovery of a terrible secret hidden at the heart of the lagoon. Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones''Superb - always gripping, beautifully ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Venetian Sanctuary - Philip Gwynne Jones

'An unputdownable thriller' Gregory Dowling 'It is no surprise to find that Philip Gwynne Jones lives in Venice... art and architecture interweave into a story that builds to an almost surreal climax' Daily Mail 'Gwynne Jones's talent for evoking place and atmosphere is clear as ever' Literary Review _______________To tell the truth is a revolutionary act. Battered by floods and crushed by overtourism, the city of Venice faces an uncertain future. The election of a new Mayor, therefore, has never felt more important. As the candidates jostle for position and alliances are made and promises broken, Andrea Mazzon, a controversial writer and historian, emerges as a strong candidate. Nathan Sutherland, meanwhile, has more important things on his mind as he investigates the case of an elderly British academic who has disappeared whilse researching the fate of his grandfather during the Great War. The trail leads to a remote Common-wealth war cemetery where, under the ice and snow, Nathan makes a discovery that links the terrible events of a century ago with the electoral campaign in La Serenissima. A campaign that might ultimately set the victor on the road to the Senate - and on the road to murder. . . ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Venetian Candidate - Philip Gwynne Jones