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Donna Leon | Uniform Justice | English Title: Uniform Justice<br>Novel, 336 Pages

Novel, Hardcover
336 Pages
Published in May 2004

ISBN 978-3-257-06390-5

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Donna Leon
Uniform Justice

Published by Diogenes as Verschwiegene Kanäle

On a cold, grey November morning, sixteen-year-old Ernesto Moro is found hanged in the washroom of the San Martino cadet academy. Why would such a young person commit suicide, seemingly without reason? Or has there been a cover-up – in order to protect someone’s reputation? The police investigation comes up against a wall of silence: the ranks have closed. Nobody – not the teachers, nor the well-drilled cadets, not even the boy’s family – seems interested in finding out more precise details. But Brunetti will not let go the case of this young man, whose father is renowned for his political integrity. As a father himself, Brunetti will not rest until he has discovered what is behind the incident. Elites and their loyalties – Donna Leon plumbs the depths of the secret channels running between military and political power.

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»There is the joy of contemplating Venice: the veiled and ancient heroine, with a sad haunted beauty slipping away year by year. Read it in the dusk, with a grappa.«Good Book Guide

»Complex and thought-provoking and lingers in the mind.«Sunday Times

»For those who know Venice, or want to, Brunetti is a well-versed escort to the nooks, crannies, moods and idiosyncrasies. ...Richly atmospheric. Leon introduces you to the Venice insiders know.«USA Today

"In this superb novel the plot flows along like the Adriatic tide through a narrow canal - swift, none-too-clean and inevitable. This is an outstanding book, deserving of the widest audience possible, a chance for readers to again experience a master practitioner's art."Publishers Weekly

"Leon's books shimmer in the grace of their setting and are warmed by the charm of their characters."The New York Times Book Review

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