Uniform justice, the 12th book about guido brunetti, is a riveting, pitchperfect murder mysterythe work of a truly masterful storyteller. For more than a decade donna leon has been a bestseller in europe with a series of mysteries featuring commissario guido brunetti. To those who read donna leons book and are looking for other wellwritten and character driven almost similar police novels, heres a list of books to try. However, i read uniform justice with a book club and there were so many in the group who felt it just fell off at the end and were disappointed. Donna leon writes intriguing mysteries that always have two aspects. Uniform justice by donna leon, 9780099536659, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. He is a commissario detective superintendent in the italian state police, stationed in venice and a native of that city. It is always fun to read about the reactions of the set of characters in her books to the main and, usually, several side plots. Publishers weekly detective commissario guido brunetti has been called to investigate a parents worst nightmare. Uniform justice, the latest outing for donna leon s creation, commissario brunetti, is a prime example of leon s non pareil scenesetting and brilliantly wrought plots, which often take their own sweet time to establish an inexorable grip.
Below you will find a list of donna leon brunetti novels in order for fans of this acclaimed mystery series that want to make sure they havent missed any of the books. The didius falco series by lindsay davis is another good one. Always ready to bend the rules to solve a crime, brunetti manages to maintain his integrity while maneuvering through a city rife with politics, corruption, and intrigue. Commissario guido brunetti is back on another case that publishers weekly calls superb. Mystery lovers everywhere are addicted to donna leon s everhonorable commissario guido brunetti and her portrayal of venices beautiful but sinister byways and canals. For me it wasnt one of her best books, but its still a good read. Uniform justice download pdfepub ebook gets free book. Donna leon paperback book uniform justice a commissario.
Her novel friends in high places won the cwa silver dagger award in 2000. With karl fischer, annett renneberg, patrick diemling, laura syniawa. Meanwhile both brunettis family headstrong son raffi and daughter chiara and wife paola and superiors, especially. Uniform justice guido brunetti, book 12 by donna leon book cover, description, publication history. As uniform justice opens, venetian detective commissario guido brunetti is called to investigate a parents worst nightmare. I will probably readlisten to a few more brunetti stories. However, even if you never read a brunetti novel before, any of the books in the series can be a straightforward entry into the intriguing world of commissario guido brunetti. Uniform justice by donna leon 2004, paperback for sale. In uniform justice, a young cadet has been found hanged, a presumed suicide, in venices. Fictiondb is committed to providing the best possible fiction reference information. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. Collacis reading is excellent, distinguishing between characters with a good variety of voices and intonation.
I listened to the audio version read by david colacci. A commissario guido brunetti mystery by leon, donna and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Find a library or download libby an app by overdrive. Uniform justice by donna leon overdrive rakuten overdrive. A young cadet at an exclusive venetian military prep school has been found hanged in hisdormitory. Very minimal writing or notations in margins not affecting the text.
From the opening pages, which quickly sets the tone, uniform justice is fastpaced,extremely exciting, and quite gripping. Check out a donna leon list of books in order donna leon novels. Donna leon is the author of the international bestselling commissario guido brunetti series. Buy uniform justice book online at low prices in india. He is also the subject of a german tv film series based on these novels.
For over a decade, donna leon has topped european bestseller lists and captivated fans throughout the world with her series of mysteries featuring the shrewd, charismatic commissario guido brunetti. An introduction to uniform justice the snaking, unmarked streets of canalcrossed venice provide the perfect backdrop for intrigue and mystery in donna leon s uniform justice, a novel in this elegant mystery series featuring the affable commissario guido brunetti. As uniform justice opens brunetti is called to investigate a parents worst nightmare. Gordon griffin commissario brunetti is called in to investigate when a young army cadet is found hanged, a presumed suicide. For more than a decade donna leon has been a bestseller in europe with a series of mysteries. It is difficult to find an author today who is better. Buy uniform justice book online at best prices in india on. Detective and mystery stories bibliography fiction single womencrimes against romanians police italyvenice brunetti, guido fictitious character. Uniform justice commissario brunetti book 12 kindle.
A young cadet has been found hanged, a presumed suicide, in venices elite military academy. This was the first time ive read leon s books and i thoroughly enjoyed her colorful language and her ability to bring the reader into the scene with. Conjuring contemporary venice in exquisite and alluring detail, donna leon offers what has been widely hailed as the finest installment yet of the commissario guido brunetti series. Apr 06, 2004 donna leon writes intriguing mysteries that always have two aspects. There are no other books that i know of where you have very well crafted mysteries, set in the venice of venetians. One imagines the writer donna leon to be like paola, the venetian comisarios wife in uniform justice.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. She is the author of twentythree crime novels that take place in venice, italy, and feature commissario guido brunetti as the protagonist, with support characters that help him solve the crimes. When a young military cadet is found hanged, the investigation reveals a mystery more puzzling than it first appears with an awardwinning narrator who brings brunetti to life with an italian accent that creates a feel of authenticity audiofile. Donna leon paperback book uniform justice a commissario brunetti novel. Intelligent and serious, claudia leonardo asks for his help in obtaining a pardon for a. Donna leon commissario brunetti runs up against a wall of silence when he sets out to investigate the apparent suicide of a young man, the son of a prominent doctor, found hanged in venices elite military. Donna leon is the author of the internationally bestselling commissario guido brunetti mystery series. The miles flew by as one of my favorite detectives, the complex and fascinating commissario guido brunetti, uncovered murder and corruption at a military academy. I actually enjoyed my recent plane ride to italy because i was immersed in uniform justice. Currently, there is a donan leon tv series adapted from her guido brunetti books to the german television, title commissario brunetti.
Guido brunetti is a fictional italian detective, created by american writer donna leon. In the case of uniform justice there is the mystery of a young cadets death. Below is a list of donna leons books in order of when they were originally released which is also their chronological order. If you have any issues with the site, please dont hesitate to contact us. See the complete commissario brunetti series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. The complete series list for a guido brunetti mystery donna leon. Possible clean exlibrary copy, with their stickers and or stamps. Venetian detective commissario guido brunetti is called to investigate the death of a. 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 yea. In willful behavior, brunetti is approached for a favor by one of his wifes students. A commissario guido brunetti mystery the commissario guido brunetti mysteries 97808719030 by leon, donna and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Leon lived in venice for over 30 years and now resides in a small village in. Uniform justice is my first donna leon commissario brunetti book.
Donna leon s latest commissario brunetti case is one of her best. In this superb novel, leon s latest in the commissario guido brunetti series a noble radiance, etc. Books by donna leon authors like donna leon what should i. Uniform justice by donna leon donna leon has lived in venice for many years and previously lived in switzerland, saudi arabia, iran and china, where she worked as a teacher. 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. A wall of silence surrounds a cadets death at an elite military academy. Her previous novels featuring commissario brunetti have all been highly acclaimed, most recently friends in high places, which won. Conjuring contemporary venice in exquisite and alluring detail, donna leon offers what has been widely hailed as the finest installment yet of the commissario guido brunetti seriesmore. After the death in the first few pages that sets the narrative in progress, the reader and brunetti has to crack a particularly knotty puzzle. In this superb novel, leons latest in the commissario guido brunetti series a noble radiance, etc. The guido brunetti mystery series in order donna leon. Guido brunetti is a bornandbred middleclass venetian who investigates murder and high crime among the patrician families of old.
The tv show, produced in 2000 by ard, has also been aired in spain and finland. All of these novels feature venetian detective, commissario guido brunetti. Uniform justice by donna leon 2004, counterpack fill for. A commissario brunetti novel a commissario guido brunetti mystery series by donna leon. List of the donna leon books in order books reading order. The latest donna leon book is titled trace elements, published in early 2020. Uniform justice by donna leon book 12 in the commissario brunetti italian crime mystery series, 2003. Uniform justice commissario brunetti book 12 ebook. Uniform justice guido brunetti, book 12 by donna leon. Uniform justice, the riveting 12th addition to donna leon s commissario brunetti series is a complex, thoughtprovoking and sad story that captures you from the very first page and lingers in your mind long after you finished the last page. However, he is met by a wall of silence, as the military protects its own and civilians. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read uniform justice.
In each story, venetian detective commissioner guido brunetti investigates and solves one or more crimes, usually including murder, in the doges city, with some help from uniformed sergeant lorenzo vianello. The guardian raved that leon s brunetti series is crime writing of the highest order. Buy uniform justice large print by donna leon isbn. After half a dozen adventures published abroad, venices sorely missed commissario guido brunetti acqua alta, 1996, etc.