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Tatjana Hauptmann

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Tatjana Hauptmann was born in 1950 in Wiesbaden and lives in Einsiedeln. She is the author and illustrator of numerous children’s books, including ›A Day in the Life of Petronella Pig‹. For Diogenes, she has illustrated numerous books, most recently Theodor Storm's ›Little John‹. Tatjana Hauptmann’s books are published in 21 languages.

»Tatjana Hauptmann is a pure stroke of good fortune.«Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

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Donna Leon

Author

Donna Leon, born in New Jersey in 1942, has lived in Venice since 1981. Commissario Brunetti made her books world-famous – you can follow in his footsteps through Venice, even cook and enjoy his favourite meals – but baroque music is just as close to her heart. Donna Leon lends her personal support to the recordings of her favourite orchestra ›Il Complesso Barocco‹. Together, they have released two gift books with CDs: ›Handel’s Bestiary‹ with Handel arias and ›Venetian Curiosities‹ with Vivaldi music. Donna Leon’s books are published in 34 languages.

»Few detective writers create so vivid, inclusive and convincing a narrative as Donna Leon, the expatriate American with the Venetian heart... One of the most exquisite and subtle detective series ever.«The Washington Post

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Roberta Pianaro

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Roberta Pianaro, born in 1948, has a jewellery workshop and a much used kitchen. Donna Leon calls Roberta the ›Risotto Queen‹ and often gets to enjoy her cooking. Just as well, for numerous dishes from Roberta’s kitchen are served to the Brunettis as well.

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Tatjana Hauptmann

Illustrator

Tatjana Hauptmann was born in 1950 in Wiesbaden and lives in Einsiedeln. She is the author and illustrator of numerous children’s books, including ›A Day in the Life of Petronella Pig‹. For Diogenes, she has illustrated numerous books, most recently Theodor Storm's ›Little John‹. Tatjana Hauptmann’s books are published in 21 languages.

»Tatjana Hauptmann is a pure stroke of good fortune.«Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

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