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|borrow=Yes
|paperback=1405055146
|pages=360
|publisher=Macmillan
This isn't a great book, or even a very good one, but it's an enjoyable story with some very good dialogue. If you're looking for a better modern detective story set in Venice then Michael Dibdin's [[Dead Lagoon]] is recommended. The writing and observation are sharper. The book is comparable with some of Dona Leon's Guido Brunetti books but not as good as [[Blood from a Stone]] or [[Fatal Remedies]]. Hewson is getting into his stride with this series and it might well be one to watch for the future.
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