When Commissario Guido Brunetti's father-in-law asks him to investigate the actions of an old friend Brunetti is reluctant to do so, however he eventually agrees. Before long it seen becomes clear that other people are also concerned about the possible actions of Gonzalo who plans to adopt a younger man as his son. Then Gonzalo dies of natural causes so the investigation ceases. However, before a memorial service for Gonzalo can be be held by his friends in Venice one of the organisers of the service is murdered.
The murder only occurs towards the end of this book which is largely about relationships between the main characters, the city of Venice and the intricacies of Italian law. Descriptions of food continues to be important throughout the story as does Brunetti's love of literature which helps him relax. Bruneti is also asked to investigate a family whose young son is insulting and annoying the Vice-Questore's wife.
This is another excellent installment in the Commissario Brunetti series of books by Donna Leon.
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