Dressed for Death

Dressed for Death (1994) Donna Leon

And now, in the third book of the Commisario Brunetti series, we finally meet Elettra, who will become just as (if not more) central to the series as Vianello.

“I’m very pleased to meet you, Signorina Zorzi,” Brunetti said. The name rang familiarly in his ear.
“I believe I’m to work for you, as well, Commissario,” she said, smiling.

“Could you see what your computer tells you about the dealings of Avvocato Giancarlo Santomauro?”

I grinned, reading that, knowing what would soon be in store for Brunetti.

However, like this previous book, there isn’t a particularly happy ending.

“Once mud has been thrown, Commissario, it cannot ever be fully washed off. People like to think badly of other people; the worse it is, the happier it makes them.”

Which is very sad, but also true.
Rating: 8/10

Published by Penguin

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