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Normally I am a fan of historical fiction. But sometimes I switch gears because I want a quick read. At those times one of my go to authors is Donna Leon. She writes mysteries in a Venetian setting. Each of her novels addresses a social issue and her first novel, Death at La Fenice is no exception. Written in the early 1990s, the issue chosen for this book, unfortunately remains an issue. The mystery revolves around a famous opera conductor who is found dead in his dressing room between acts. He was poisoned. He was very talented and renown and in his early seventies. During the investigation it is revealed that he is very strict with the conduct he allows in his singers and instrumentalists. He is especially hard on homosexuals who he threatens to and sometimes does destroy their careers and their personal lives. This comes out fairly early in the investigation and brings to the surface quite a few suspects. But the police investigator continues to dig and finds out that this highly thought of man is a real creeper. He has a taste for girls about age twelve who are usually sisters or daughters of women he establishes relationships with. Therefore, over the course of his life, he has left a string of very angry and vengeful women. This book has a good lesson for women to never let down one's guard where the safety of the girls around them are concerned. This book also has a lesson for men who are sexual predators. Sooner or later someone will likely make sure you get your just deserts. The problem of our youth being victims of sexual violence continues. Today, one in nine girls are victims of sexual abuse or assault. Click HERE for more information. This novel is an easy read and a quick read. I highly recommend it, or any of Donna Leon's books, for those that like a good mystery. Please click on the book title or author's name above to follow the link. for more information. And enjoy the video that follows.
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