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“Even if exile is spent in the most beautiful city in the world, Brunetti realized, it is still exile.”

Quote by Donna Leon

Book:Death at La Fenice

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Death at La Fenice

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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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