Donna Leon's Commissario Brunetti series has made Venice—a city that's beautiful and sophisticated, but also secretive and corrupt—one of mystery fans' most beloved locales. In this brilliant new book, Brunetti is summoned to the hospital bed of a respected pediatrician, where he is confronted with more questions than answers. Three men had burst into the doctor's apartment, attacked him, and kidnapped his eighteen-month-old son. What could have motivated an assault so violent that it has left the doctor mute? And could this crime be related to the moneymaking scam run by pharmacists that Brunetti's colleague has recently uncovered? As Brunetti delves deeper into the case, a story of infertility, desperation, and illegal dealings begins to unfold.
"Suffer the Little Children...is terrific at providing, through its weary but engaging protagonist, a strong sense of the moral quandaries inherent in Italian society and culture."
--San Francisco Chronicle--
"I struggle to think of other series authors who are as dependable as the excellent Donna Leon."
--Maxine Clarke, The Philadelphia Inquirer--
"Donna Leon is keeping up an astonishingly high standard. In...Suffer the Little Children she achieves a perfect blend of characters, place, mystery, and social issues...Her sixteenth brunetti novel is also one of her best."
--Saturday Times (London)--
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