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The Anonymous Venetian
First published 1996 · 512 pages
An atmospheric procedural that peels back the deceptive layers of a Venetian crime scene to reveal the complex truths hidden beneath.
What it feels like
This atmospheric police procedural invites readers into a shadowy, labyrinthine Venice where nothing is quite as it first appears. The narrative unfolds at a steady, methodical pace, mirroring the careful investigative work of a seasoned detective peeling back the layers of a deceptive crime scene. Rather than relying on high-octane action, the experience is grounded in observant, procedural details and the slow unraveling of hidden identities. The mood is serious and intriguing, steeped in the quiet tension of uncovering urban secrets. It is a perfect fit for readers who appreciate a grounded, thoughtful mystery where initial assumptions are challenged, and the search for truth requires looking closely past the surface of things.
- Mood
- atmospheric
- shadowy
- intriguing
- Tone
- observant
- methodical
- serious
- investigative
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- deceptive appearances · hidden identities · the search for truth · urban secrets
- The writing
- Procedural and observant, focusing on the methodical details of the investigation and the atmospheric backdrop of the city.
- The arc
- Moves from initial assumptions and surface-level observations into a deeper, more complex unraveling of hidden truths.
- Who it's for
- Readers who enjoy atmospheric police procedurals where methodical detectives peel back the layers of deceptive crime scenes.
Content notes
- murder
- crime scene investigation
About the book
In Venice, Commissioner Brunetti seeks the killer of a man found wearing high heel shoes, his chest and legs shaved. At first glance a routine murder of a transvestite, but closer inspection reveals otherwise.
Description from Open Library.
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