Phil Jones (or as the cover of his latest offering insists, Philip Gwynne Jones) and his wife Caroline have lived and worked in Venice for more than five years. During this time, he has found his way around the many narrow calli (streets) of this fascinating city. His knowledge of the geography and also the art history of Venice has been put to good use in this crime novel.
People who like mystery/detective novels will find this a natural fit for their reading choice. People who also know and love Venice will get an extra bonus, with the setting of this well paced novel, written by a person who knows the city and surrounds very well.
Nathan Sutherland, the English Honorary Consul to Venice, has his rather boring life abruptly changed when he is caught up in a world of art theft and danger. As he and his friends Dario and Federica endeavour to pursue the truth about the small illustrated prayer book that has been left in Nathan’s care, he finds himself in situations he’d only before seen played out in movies.
Are the illustrations in the little book really by Giovanni Bellini, or is it a clever forgery? Will Nathan come out of this with his skin intact? Follow Nathan through the calli of Venice to find out how this draws to a conclusion.
And now, I have a strange craving for a negroni.
Ooh, this looks great! Will have to check it out! Thanks for the recommendation!!! I love books set in Venice!!! 😍
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I have ordered it as we set off for Venice on my husband’s birthday.
Thinking of you and hoping life is not too tough.
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Good review, Yvonne. It sounds like an interesting read. 🙂 — Suzanne
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It truly is, Suzanne.
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Great!! Since I met Caroline yesterday I want to know his husband so…let’s meet in Pistoia soon for his book presentation to Pistoia’s people & my English language expats friends living here !👏👏📚📚
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sounds really interesting. I’ll add to my reading wish list
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I hope you enjoy it.
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Thank You for this book tips. We love reading and it is interesting to know about what people read. Have a good day!
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What would we do without books, Sartenada? I’ll see the author in Italy next week, I’ll take the book for his autograph.
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Sounds a little like the Donna Leon novels? Is it similar in style to hers? How did you find the prose? I love novels set in Venice. And now I feel like an ombra, but I’ll wait till 11 am!
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Phil has a style all his own, I’d love to see him develop the main characters into a series of novels. I learned a lot about music and art, reading this book!
11 am is just about the right time for an ombra! 🙂
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I love hearing about what people are reading! Thanks for this book rec!
Continue to enjoy your travels…via books, planes, trains, boats, and autos! 😀
Oh, BTW: Happy Pi Day to you!!! 😀
3.1415926535 8979323846 2643383279+ HUGS!!! 😛
I wonder when it is Pie Day?!?!? 🙂
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I forgot that it was Pi Day, again! ❤
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“again” ??? 😀
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I forget, every year. 🙄
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HA! I do, too. A friend reminded me earlier today. 🙂
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Venezia oltre che affascinante è anche molto intrigante, e i romanzi ambientati tra le sue alle e i campielli, sono sempre molto interessanti
grazie per averlo segnalato
felice sera
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Credo che l’editore sta pensando di tradurre il libro in italiano. Buona serata a te.
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Thanks for the book tip! Will have to read for sure.
And I am getting excited about your upcoming trip! 🙂 Can’t wait to see what what you’ll share next.
Happy packing!
xx
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Hi, my little stalker! You’ll recognise a lot of the places that are mentioned, I think.
Thank you for getting excited on my behalf. I just took out the rubbish bin for the last time in 2 months, that’s always a lovely feeling. Now, I’ll have to remember what day paper goes out in Italy, etc. xx
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Yes, your little stalker is alive and well! And looking forward to being in Italy and traveling vicariously with you! xx
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Enjoy Napoli, Yvonne. A great city and the pizzas! We always go for the Napoli special with anchovies.
Thanks for the review but so many books and so little time.
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I shall munch on a few anchovies, Gerard. Take care of the country while I’m away.
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Thanks for the recommendation.
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I may be a tad biased, long legged one.
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Glad you’re back, Yvonne. This sounds right up my Calle. I will look for it at the book store and online. Are you going back to Venice soon?
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This time, I’m heading to other areas of Italy, including Naples, which is a new pasture for me. I’m looking forward to exploring there.
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New adventures!! I look forward to reading about them.
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Thank you.
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I’ll check it out on my Kindle.
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Good!
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And I bought it! Can’t wait to start reading. 🙂
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Phil will be happy about that, to buy his negroni ingredients, et!
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Finished reading this book yesterday and I really enjoyed it. Phil’s descriptions of Venice are marvellous and I felt like I was walking with Nathan through the streets of the city. Thanks for the great recommendation.
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Oh, I’m so glad you liked it. Phil has been busy with a second novel, starring Nathan. maybe he’ll become the male equivalent of Donna Leon.
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That’s exciting to hear. Please let me know when it’s for sale.
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May I suggest if you crave for a negroni and can’t have it then you should drown your sorrows in bloody marys or the like…
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Hmm, maybe a spritz or even a prosecco. Bloody Mary’s can get messy.
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! Water for me – it would be a novelty!
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Ahahaha!
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The book is great isn’t it, Y? Really got into Bloody Marys using Big Tom spiced tomato juice. A bit TOO easy to make.
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Yes, the book is very good!
Well, think of all those nice vitamins going down with the Bloody Marys. You’re like some kind of health nuts.
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Ordered it from the library…..sounds interesting. Waiting for my turn at the most recent Donna Leon! ……..and of course awaiting your return to the “bella paese” !
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I’m glad your library is stocking it. And, I’m hoping that Phil becomes the male version of Donna Leon, Jane!
Hey, a week from now I’ll be getting near the first transit, in Abu Dhabi. Now, I’m just a touch excited. 🙂
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That’s no time at all….now I’m excited too!
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I don’t think this would appeal to me, enjoyed the review though. 🙂
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Hey, maybe I can cut out a career doing best selling reviews.
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Worth a try Yvonne XD
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I’ll owe it all to you, so you’ll get a cut.
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You couldn’t afford my cut! 😈
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150% XD
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Is it going to be available as an ebook???
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Yes, it’s on Amazon, I think.
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Ooh, definitely checking this one out.
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