'There is no one better than Donna Leon at showing the ripple effects of a single traumatic event . . . Leon has recast the city in her own venerable image: full of surprises and hidden beauty.' Evening Standard Fifteen years ago the teenage granddaughter of the grand Contessa Lando-Continui was rescued at the last moment from drowning in the canals. But young Manuela's life was never the same again. Now aged thirty, she lives trapped in an eternal youth. The Contessa, certain that this was no accident, implores Brunetti to ...
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'There is no one better than Donna Leon at showing the ripple effects of a single traumatic event . . . Leon has recast the city in her own venerable image: full of surprises and hidden beauty.' Evening Standard Fifteen years ago the teenage granddaughter of the grand Contessa Lando-Continui was rescued at the last moment from drowning in the canals. But young Manuela's life was never the same again. Now aged thirty, she lives trapped in an eternal youth. The Contessa, certain that this was no accident, implores Brunetti to find the culprit she believes ruined Manuela's life. But once Brunetti starts to investigate, he finds a murky past and a dark story at its heart . . . 'Brilliantly done, with a sense of place rarely matched in any fiction' The Times 'A sparkling summer read.' The Tablet
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Guido Brunetti starts his 25th case with a unique request from a Contessa who is a good friend of his mother-in-law. Her granddaughter was almost drowned 15 years before. Because of the long time she was underwater, Manuela suffered brain damage. Although she has the body of a 30 year-old, she has the mind of a child of about 7.
Manuela was rescued by a drunk. The next day, when questioned, the drunk had no memory of the event. There were rumors that Manuela was pushed into the water by a shadowy man. The Contessa is nearing her death and wants to know the truth before she dies. The consequences of this accident destroyed a family.
This is an elegantly told story with incredible pathos. Venice serves as the backdrop. Current concerns in Venice are included; such as 'How can we help the young people stay in Venice by offering them reasonably priced housing?'
This is one of those stories that will stay with me a long time.
