Die Leiche eines erstochenen Mannes wird in einem der zahllosen
Kanäle Venedigs geborgen. Commissario Brunetti ist irritiert,
irgendwie kommt ihm dieser Mann bekannt vor. Es gibt jedoch weder
eine Vermißtenmeldung, noch irgendeinen Hinweis, der eine
Identifizierung möglich machen würde und so läuft der Fall vorerst
ins Leere. Bis sich Brunetti erinnert, den Mann auf einer
Demonstration gegen europäische Milchquoten gesehen zu haben. Dies
führt ihn und Inspektor Vianello in die Kreise der
Lebensmittelindustrie und in eine Welt voller Erpressung und
Korruption.
When the body of man is found in a canal, damaged by the tides,
carrying no wallet, and wearing only one shoe, Brunetti has little
to work with. No local has filed a missing-person report, and no
hotel guests have disappeared. Where was the crime scene? And how
can Brunetti identify the man when he can't show pictures of
his face? The autopsy shows a way forward: it turns out the man was
suffering from a rare, disfiguring disease. With Inspector
Vianello, Brunetti canvasses shoe stores, and winds up on the
mainland in Mestre, outside of his usual sphere. From a shopkeeper,
they learn that the man had a kindly way with animals.
At the same time, animal rights and meat consumption are quickly
becoming preoccupying issues at the Venice Questura, and in
Brunetti's home, where conversation at family meals offer a
window into the joys and conflicts of Italian life. Perhaps with
the help of Signorina Elettra, Brunetti and Vianello can identify
the man and understand why someone wanted him dead. As subtle and
engrossing as ever, Leon's "Beastly Things" is
immensely enjoyable, intriguing, and ultimately moving.
"The book is written with that depth of thought about crime and humanity that characterises the best of Leon's work." -- Jane Jakeman Independent "[A] fine, atmospheric novel...Twenty-one books on, [Leon] has lost none of her delightful skill and wit." -- Mark Sanderson Evening Standard "Donna Leon's elegant and compelling crime novels enjoy great success throughout the world. On the surface, this is another entry in a reliable long-running series. But it's also an oblique addressing of some complex issues with typical intelligence and perception." -- Barry Forshaw The Good Book Guide "Beastly Things is a perfect accompaniment to a hot day and a cool glass of white wine. Superb." Crimesquad "[Leon's] books paint such an appealing portrait of modern Venetian life that they've sent droves of holidaymakers to the city." Press Association
Donna Leon, geb. 1942, verließ mit 23 Jahren New Jersey, um in Perugia und Siena weiterzustudieren. Seit 1965 lebt sie ständig im Ausland, arbeitet als Reiseleiterin in Rom, als Werbetexterin in London, an amerikanischen Schulen in der Schweiz, im Iran, in China und Saudi-Arabien. Seit 1981 lebt und arbeitet sie in Venedig.
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