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''The multiple award-winning Leon has lost none of her talent for weaving intrigue, and the atmosphere of Venice is as beguiling as ever.'' Living North

A Washington Post Bestseller
A New York Times Bestseller
A Seattle Times Best Mystery and Crime Novel of 2014
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By Its Cover
is the much anticipated twenty-third instalment in Donna Leon''s bestselling crime series, where Commissario Brunetti is better than ever as he addresses questions of worth and value alongside his ever-faithful team of Ispettore Vianello and Signorina Elettra.

When several valuable antiquarian books go missing from a prestigious library in the heart of Venice, Commissario Brunetti is immediately called to the scene. The staff suspect an American researcher has stolen them, but for Brunetti something doesn''t quite add up.

Taking on the case, the Commissario begins to seek informa

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The multiple award-winning Leon has lost none of her talent for weaving intrigue, and the atmosphere of Venice is as beguiling as ever. * Living North *
Leon's command of the baroque Italian thriller is second to none. * Good Book Guide *
An excellent entry in the Brunetti series … There are few detectives with whom I enjoy spending time more and I must now endure the long wait for Leon’s next book. * 2606 Books *

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    A Paperback / softback by Donna Leon

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      Publisher: Cornerstone
      Publication Date: 12/03/2015
      ISBN13: 9780099591283, 978-0099591283
      ISBN10: 0099591286

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ''The multiple award-winning Leon has lost none of her talent for weaving intrigue, and the atmosphere of Venice is as beguiling as ever.'' Living North

      A Washington Post Bestseller
      A New York Times Bestseller
      A Seattle Times Best Mystery and Crime Novel of 2014
      __________________________________

      By Its Cover
      is the much anticipated twenty-third instalment in Donna Leon''s bestselling crime series, where Commissario Brunetti is better than ever as he addresses questions of worth and value alongside his ever-faithful team of Ispettore Vianello and Signorina Elettra.

      When several valuable antiquarian books go missing from a prestigious library in the heart of Venice, Commissario Brunetti is immediately called to the scene. The staff suspect an American researcher has stolen them, but for Brunetti something doesn''t quite add up.

      Taking on the case, the Commissario begins to seek informa

      Trade Review
      The multiple award-winning Leon has lost none of her talent for weaving intrigue, and the atmosphere of Venice is as beguiling as ever. * Living North *
      Leon's command of the baroque Italian thriller is second to none. * Good Book Guide *
      An excellent entry in the Brunetti series … There are few detectives with whom I enjoy spending time more and I must now endure the long wait for Leon’s next book. * 2606 Books *

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