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“I was extraordinarily lucky. I wrote a book because I wanted to see if I could write a mystery. Someone nagged me into sending it to a contest, which it won, after which I was offered a two-book contract, thus requiring the writing of a second book.”

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Donna Leon
Donna Leon

Donna Leon, born on September 29, 1942, is a renowned American author. Her works are primarily detective novels set in the backdrop of Venice, Italy. Leon is known for her delicate writing style and profound understanding of Italian culture. more

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