After a separation of many years, Emily 'Fido' Faithfull bumps into her old friend Helen Codrington on the streets of Victorian London. Much has changed since then. But, for all her independence of mind, Fido is too trusting of her once-dear companion and finds herself drawn into aiding Helen's obsessive affair with a young army officer.
A riveting new mystery from international bestseller Donna Leon Donna Leon's Commissario Brunetti series has made Venice'a city that's beautiful and sophisticated, but also secretive and corrupt'one of mystery fans? most beloved locales. In this brilliant new book, Brunetti is summoned to the hospital bed of a respected pediatrician, where he is confronted with more questions than answers. Three men had burst into the doctor's apartment, attacked him, and kidnapped his eighteen-month-old son. What could have motivated an assault so violent that it has left the doctor mute? And could this crime be related to the moneymaking scam run by pharmacists that Brunetti's colleague has recently uncovered? As Brunetti delves deeper into the case, a story of infertility, desperation, and illegal dealings begins to unfold.
Travel Guide and Art Guide in one. Each volume of the Art & Architecture series is opulently illustrated.
The twisted maze of Venice's canals has always been shrouded in mystery. Even the celebrated opera house, La Fenice, has seen its share of death ... but none so horrific and violent as that of world-famous conductor, Maestro Helmut Wellauer, who was poisoned during a performance of La Traviata. Even Commissario of Police, Guido Brunetti, used to the labyrinthine corruptions of the city, is shocked at the number of enemies Wellauer has made on his way to the top - but just how many have motive enough for murder? The beauty of Venice is crumbling. But evil is one thing that will never erode with age.
Oude Plaatsen, Bergen, Woestijnleven, Kaarten, Stranden, Verblijven - De Gids die laat zien waar andere alleen over schrijven
Commissario Brunetti and his assistant Vianello secure the release of an environmental protester, only to be faced by the fury of the man's father-in-law, a cantankerous glass factory owner, in this fascinating novel that combines politics and culture.
Deutsche und französische Skulptur 1200-1600 aus dem Rijksmuseum Amsterdam
A travel guide to Milan and the Lakes covering all the major sights including Lake Garda, Lake Maggiore and Lake Como with further information on restaurants, bars, art galleries, fashion, shopping, opera and churches.
Bound in the publisher's original cloth with the front cover and spine stamped in blind.
Catalogus bij een tentoonstelling van het werk van de Nederlandse beeldhouwer.
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