About the book
'Leon writes with great literary panache and evocative power about the world's most beautiful and mysterious city' Spectator
On a cold night shortly before Christmas, an immigrant street vendor is killed in Venice's Campo Santo Stefano. The nearest witnesses to the event are the tourists who had been browsing the man's wares before his death, but they have seen nothing that might be of much help to the police.
When Commissario Brunetti arrives on the scene, he finds it hard to understand why anyone would murder an illegal immigrant. They have few social connections and little money; in-fighting among them is the obvious answer. But once Brunetti begins investigating this unfamiliar Venetian underworld, he discovers that matters of great value are at stake.
'Donna Leon has a wonderful feel for the hidden evils that lie below the façade of the magical city' The Times
Editions of Blood From A Stone
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099536543
- EBook
- ISBN 9781407070445
Read an Excerpt
'Leon writes with great literary panache and evocative power about the world's most beautiful and mysterious city' Spectator
On a cold night shortly before Christmas, an immigrant street vendor is killed in Venice's Campo Santo Stefano. The nearest witnesses to the event are the tourists who had been browsing the man's wares before his death, but they have seen nothing that might be of much help to the police.
When Commissario Brunetti arrives on the scene, he finds it hard to understand why anyone would murder an illegal immigrant. They have few social connections and little money; in-fighting among them is the obvious answer. But once Brunetti begins investigating this unfamiliar Venetian underworld, he discovers that matters of great value are at stake.
'Donna Leon has a wonderful feel for the hidden evils that lie below the façade of the magical city' The Times
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blood From A Stone about?
'Leon writes with great literary panache and evocative power about the world's most beautiful and mysterious city' Spectator
On a cold night shortly before Christmas, an immigrant street vendor is killed in Venice's Campo Santo Stefano. The nearest witnesses to the event are the tourists who had been browsing the man's wares before his death, but they have seen nothing that might be of much help to the police.
When Commissario Brunetti arrives on the scene, he finds it hard to understand why anyone would murder an illegal immigrant. They have few social connections and little money; in-fighting among them is the obvious answer. But once Brunetti begins investigating this unfamiliar Venetian underworld, he discovers that matters of great value are at stake.
'Donna Leon has a wonderful feel for the hidden evils that lie below the façade of the magical city' The Times
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Blood From A Stone?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Crime and mystery: police procedural
Where can I read a sample of Blood From A Stone?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780099536543
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Blood From A Stone?
Donna Leon
Who is the Publisher of the book Blood From A Stone?
Random House
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Blood From A Stone is available as paperback(ISBN 9780099536543) and ebook(ISBN 9781407070445)
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