Death in a Strange Country

In Death in a Strange Country, the body of an American public health inspector is found in a Venetian canal. Brunetti's attempts to investigate the case are thwarted by his superior who wants to keep the murder under wraps to protect the tourism trade. But as the case unfolds, Brunetti uncovers connections between the dead soldier, toxic waste, a sick boy, and even an alleged suicide by a doctor. This gripping mystery is full of intrigue and reveals the seedy underbelly of Venice.