Suffer the Little Children: A Commissario Guido Brunetti Mystery by Donna Leon (

Description: Suffer the Little Children by Donna Leon "First published in 2007 in Great Britain by William Heinemann"--Title page verso. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Donna Leon is the undisputed crime fiction queen . . . [Her] ability to capture the citys social scene and internal politics is first-rate, as always, but this installment carries extra gravity and welcome plot twists that make it one of the series better efforts." --Sarah Weinman, Baltimore Sun Donna Leons charming, evocative, and addictive Commissario Guido Brunetti mysteries are widely acclaimed national and international best sellers, reaching a wider audience in the United States than ever before. Her latest, Suffer the Little Children, is classic Brunetti, a fantastic addition to the series. When Commissario Brunetti is summoned in the middle of the night to the hospital bed of a senior pediatrician, he is confronted with more questions than answers. Three men--a young Carabiniere captain and two privates from out of town--had burst into the doctors apartment while the family was sleeping, attacked him, and taken away his eighteen-month-old boy. What could have motivated an assault by the forces of the state so violent that it has left the doctor mute? Who would have authorized such an alarming operation? As Brunetti delves into the case, he begins to uncover a story of infertility, desperation, and illegal dealings. At the same time, Brunettis colleague, Inspector Vianello, discovers a moneymaking scam between pharmacists and doctors in the city. But it appears as if one of the pharmacists is after more than money. What secrets are in the records? And what has been done with them? Donna Leons new novel is as subtle and fascinating as her best mysteries, set in a beautifully realized Venice, a glorious city seething with small-town vice. Author Biography Donna Leon is the author of the highly acclaimed, internationally bestselling Commissario Guido Brunetti mystery series. The winner of the CWA Macallan Silver Dagger for Fiction, among other awards, Donna Leon lived in Venice for many years and now divides her time between Venice and Switzerland. Review Praise for Suffer the Little Children: "Leons sixteenth Commissario Brunetti mystery is brilliant; she has never become perfunctory, never failed to give us vivid portraits of people and of Venice, never lost her fine, disillusioned indignation."--Ursula K. Le Guin, New York Times "The most obvious appeal of Donna Leons novels about Commissario Guido Brunetti is that they are so supremely civilized . . . Leons novels are always a pleasure."--Washington Post "First-rate and masterful."--Publishers Weekly "In her sixteenth book featuring Brunetti, Leon vividly illustrates the power of fatherhood, captures the nuances of Venetian politics, and provides a finish as satisfying as it is tragic. But what lifts this series far above the norm is the humanity of Brunetti and his family and the charm of Venice . . . [they] take delight in the wonders of their city; little wonder that their readers will, too."--Library Journal "Donna Leon is the undisputed crime fiction queen . . . [Her] ability to capture the citys social scene and internal politics is first-rate, as always, but this installment carries extra gravity and welcome plot twists that make it one of the series better efforts."--Sarah Weinman, Baltimore Sun"Donna Leon is keeping up an astonishingly high standard . . . A perfect blend of characters, place, mystery, and social issues . . . Her 16th Brunetti novel is also one of her best."--Times (UK) "Enthralling . . . The vibrant descriptions of the city, littered liberally throughout the novel, and the details of Venetian family life, keep the series feeling fresh and will hold your curiosity while feeling comfortingly familiar."--Woman (UK) "Leons fans who use Brunetti as an insiders guide to Venice will not be disappointed."--Times Literary Supplement (UK) "While Leon raises some cogent social points in the course of the usual page-turning stuff, its never at the expense of her iron-clad storytelling skill. And Venice is conjured as atmospherically as wed expect from a writer who does in words what Canaletto and Turner used to do in oils."--Express (UK) "If you are a fan of Donna Leons Commissario Brunetti (I am), Suffer the Little Children . . . is essential reading."--Lady (UK) Review Quote Praise for Suffer the Little Children : "Leons sixteenth Commissario Brunetti mystery is brilliant; she has never become perfunctory, never failed to give us vivid portraits of people and of Venice, never lost her fine, disillusioned indignation." --Ursula K. Le Guin, New York Times "The most obvious appeal of Donna Leons novels about Commissario Guido Brunetti is that they are so supremely civilized . . . Leons novels are always a pleasure." -- Washington Post "First-rate and masterful." -- Publishers Weekly "In her sixteenth book featuring Brunetti, Leon vividly illustrates the power of fatherhood, captures the nuances of Venetian politics, and provides a finish as satisfying as it is tragic. But what lifts this series far above the norm is the humanity of Brunetti and his family and the charm of Venice . . . [they] take delight in the wonders of their city; little wonder that their readers will, too." -- Library Journal "Donna Leon is the undisputed crime fiction queen . . . [Her] ability to capture the citys social scene and internal politics is first-rate, as always, but this installment carries extra gravity and welcome plot twists that make it one of the series better efforts." --Sarah Weinman, Baltimore Sun "Donna Leon is keeping up an astonishingly high standard . . . A perfect blend of characters, place, mystery, and social issues . . . Her 16th Brunetti novel is also one of her best." -- Times (UK) "Enthralling . . . The vibrant descriptions of the city, littered liberally throughout the novel, and the details of Venetian family life, keep the series feeling fresh and will hold your curiosity while feeling comfortingly familiar." -- Woman (UK) "Leons fans who use Brunetti as an insiders guide to Venice will not be disappointed." -- Times Literary Supplement (UK) "While Leon raises some cogent social points in the course of the usual page-turning stuff, its never at the expense of her iron-clad storytelling skill. And Venice is conjured as atmospherically as wed expect from a writer who does in words what Canaletto and Turner used to do in oils." -- Express (UK) "If you are a fan of Donna Leons Commissario Brunetti (I am), Suffer the Little Children . . . is essential reading." -- Lady (UK) Details ISBN0802126154 Author Donna Leon Short Title SUFFER THE LITTLE CHILDREN Pages 272 Language English ISBN-10 0802126154 ISBN-13 9780802126153 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Residence IT Series The Commissario Guido Brunetti Mysteries Year 2017 Publication Date 2017-03-14 Series Number 16 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2017-03-14 NZ Release Date 2017-03-14 US Release Date 2017-03-14 UK Release Date 2017-03-14 Subtitle A Commissario Guido Brunetti Mystery Publisher Black Cat Imprint Black Cat Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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