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This is a dark, cynical tale of corruption, the madness of men and how men can become so alien from their human side that trading, exploiting, selling and killing humans, especially women, is a way of life and business as usual. The principal characters in Leon's Brunetti universe are set by this book. We have the usual gang : Elettra Zorzi has settled in at the police station, Vianello is the loyal second in command and Brunetti's family in this case Chiara helps out. A new player enters the fray, Lt Scarpa, Brunetti's adversary that will become his nemesis. This was a solid plot if somewhat gruesome and cynical and still after 10 years relevant. The world doesn't change unfortunately.
 - Donna Leon, William Olivier Desmond)