The Waters of Eternal Youth (Guido Brunetti, Bk 25)
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Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Paperback
Author:
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Paperback
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Fifteen years ago fifteen year old Manuella was rescued from a canal in Venice. Her near drowning was termed as a suicide attempt. Her brain, starved of oxygen, left her at the mental age of seven. Now Commissario Guido Brunetti has been asked to take a close look at the incident by her aging grandmother, a friend of his mother. She believers there is more to the story. Could he reopen the case?
The man who rescued her stated that he saw someone push her. A well known drunk, no one believed him. And, of course, Brunetti is not sure what can be learned so many years later but as he begins investigating, the case becomes more interesting and he finds he quite likes the young woman. Days go by, clues are few and whatever witnesses there might have been are gone. While it seems an impossible task, the murder of the rescuer proves the man's undoing.
Brunetti is not just a policeman but also a husband and father which helps the reader believe in him and his work. Several interesting characters enliven the tale including Paola, his lively and intelligent soulmate, and coworkers Signorina Elettra Vianello, Patta and Scarpa. Interchanges among them all add so much to the story. A clever tale, the author carefully leads the reader through the investigation. It's a good read!
The man who rescued her stated that he saw someone push her. A well known drunk, no one believed him. And, of course, Brunetti is not sure what can be learned so many years later but as he begins investigating, the case becomes more interesting and he finds he quite likes the young woman. Days go by, clues are few and whatever witnesses there might have been are gone. While it seems an impossible task, the murder of the rescuer proves the man's undoing.
Brunetti is not just a policeman but also a husband and father which helps the reader believe in him and his work. Several interesting characters enliven the tale including Paola, his lively and intelligent soulmate, and coworkers Signorina Elettra Vianello, Patta and Scarpa. Interchanges among them all add so much to the story. A clever tale, the author carefully leads the reader through the investigation. It's a good read!
