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The Venetian Legacy

By: Philip Gwynne Jones
Narrated by: Tim Bruce
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No happy-ever-after for Nathan and Federica?

Newlyweds Nathan Sutherland and Federica Ravagnan are looking forward to weeks of sunshine and relaxation on the island of Pellestrina, in a cottage belonging to Federica's late father, Elio.

The weather is idyllic, the views across the lagoon are spectacular and the seafood is the best in Venice. But when the body of an eminent Venetian lawyer is dredged up by a fishing boat, members of the close-knit island community start to take an unhealthy interest in the two honeymooners, and whispers and rumours begin to circulate about Elio's association with a recently-deceased gang boss.

As Federica struggles to comes to terms with her father's troubled legacy, Nathan finds himself dragged into the search for the missing proceeds of an unsolved jewellery heist, and the unwanted centre of attention of the Mala del Brenta—the Venetian Mafia.

Clearly Pellestrina is going to be no honeymoon....

©2021 Philip Gwynne Jones (P)2021 Hachette Audio UK Amateur Sleuths Crime Thrillers International Mystery & Crime Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Thriller Detective Island Italy

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Critic reviews

"An unputdownable thriller." (Gregory Dowling)

"It is no surprise to find that Philip Gwynne Jones lives in Venice...art and architecture interweave into a story that builds to an almost surreal climax." (Daily Mail)

"Gwynne Jones' talent for evoking place and atmosphere is clear as ever." (Literary Review)
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Good tale well narrated. I enjoyed this book, and particularly the location. Will definitely listen to rest of series.

Great story

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Loved the book read all the others excellent writer can’t wait for the next one

Well done

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Philip gets better and better. The series I was sure would run out of steam by now but thankfully I am wrong. Wonderful storytelling and strong characters (including a very anti social cat) continue to absorb. On to the next one!

Fantastic Series

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I have really enjoyed these books and have listened to them all so far, January 2023. The central characters Nathan and Federica and lovely supporting ones become familiar and welcome as the series progresses. There are plenty of murders but each book has a lighter feel than in the equally great Donna Leon Brunetti series. You will gather that I love Venice and stories set there. Plenty of description of that magical city in both series of books. Also the narration is very good.

Really enjoyed

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