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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2200 KP) rated Death on the Grand Canal in Books

Aug 14, 2023 (Updated Aug 14, 2023)  
Death on the Grand Canal
Death on the Grand Canal
M. A. Monnin | 2023 | Mystery
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8.0 (1 Ratings)
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Stefanie’s First Official Assignment is Murder
Stefanie Adams has her first official assignment in her new job recovering stolen art for Interpol. She and Thomas Burkhardt are trying to recover the Borgia Peacock, a pendant that was stolen over 100 years ago. Stefanie has gotten an invitation from the countess selling it, but when they show up at the countess’s palazzo in Venice, they discover they have more competition than they originally thought they would. One of their competition in a notorious fence, but then he is murdered. Will Stefanie figure out what happened and still get the pendant?

The book took a little bit of time to get going, playing tourist on the way to the mystery. But once the mystery started, the book was strong with lots of secrets and twists to keep Stefanie and Thomas from their objective. I did find their personal sub-plot a mixed bag. At times I felt for Stefanie, and at others I was frustrated by her lack of faith in Thomas. On the whole, I liked both characters, however, and it was good to spend time with them again. The rest of the cast come alive as the book progresses and we learn what they are hiding. I’ve long wanted to visit Venice, and this book made me want to visit even more. If you want a good mystery with an international flair, you’ll be glad you picked up this book.