The Girl of His Dreams: (Brunetti 17)

Donna Leon's seventeenth outing with Commissario Guido Brunetti finds Venice's most civilised detective navigating murky waters once again. When a gypsy girl appears in his dreams—and then turns up dead—Brunetti must untangle prejudice, corruption, and the shadowy dealings of Venice's elite. Leon's elegant prose and keen eye for Italian life make this mystery as much about atmosphere and morality as it is about solving crime. Perfect for readers who love their detective fiction served with intelligence, social commentary, and a side of Venetian beauty.