- The Jewels of Paradise - Donna Leon - Books

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  • disappointing 1718  

    The Jewels of Paradise (Paperback)
    I just read it in English, so without translation problems; but the style is pompous and asleep ... no Brunetti, no detective story to speak of, so little Venice and so many lengths. To reserve for baroque music enthusiasts, and again!
  • unexpected book  

    The Jewels of Paradise (Paperback)
    No follow a policy story, no more Brunetti, no Italian food or recipes, just a Venetian bakground; the new Donna Leon? Not for me, thank you! A tale of baroque music and history, OK, but this is not what I was expecting, and not what the Backcover sa