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Violence
Some
A murder by poisoning; the investigation touches on other deaths from the past
Language
Barely any
Literary prose; mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Some adult relationships in the background; no explicit content
Substance Use
Some
Wine — integrated into Venetian daily life and meals
Emotional Intensity
Some
The psychological complexity of the opera world — ego, jealousy, ambition, and long-held resentments
What this book is about
When a world-famous conductor drops dead in his dressing room at La Fenice, Venice's legendary opera house, Commissario Guido Brunetti is called to investigate. As he navigates the rivalries and secrets of the opera world — and the particular labyrinth of Venetian society — he uncovers a past that made murder an inevitable conclusion. The first Brunetti novel, set against a richly drawn portrait of Venice.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
A murder that required premeditation — planning and intent
Some darker secrets from the past uncovered
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