Mystery in Venice

Drawing Conclusions,the latest book by Donna Leon in the Commissario Guido Brunetti series, is as always, a well-written mystery. Commissario Brunetti is an Italian policeman in Venice. His character is really the feature of the book, as well as the plot. Brunetti hates the corrupt nature of the Italian political system, loves his wife and also her cooking! The mysteries are usually solved in a very methodical and cerebral manner. Brunetti also has the help of a master hacker, his superior's secretary. There is a strong sense of place also in the novels, depicting Venice as lovely and not immune to the woes of illegal immigration, corruption and murder. ML