• A Noble Radiance

  • By: Donna Leon
  • Narrated by: David Colacci
  • Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (381 ratings)

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A Noble Radiance

By: Donna Leon
Narrated by: David Colacci
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Publisher's summary

A macabre grave is found at the foot of the Italian Dolomites. The body is found to be Roberto Lorenzoni's, only son and heir of one Venice's oldest, most aristocratic families.

Commissario Guido Brunetti must move in the highest circles of power and corruption to unravel the mystery behind the young man's disappearance and murder.

©1998 Donna Leon and Diogenes Verlag AG, Zurich (P)2018 Recorded Books

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The depth of emotion.

The tragic intensity of all the familial relationships kept me on the edge of my seat!

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Art Of Crime

Excellent, Engaging, Memorable, Thought Provoking, A Really Great Read. , Enjoy Donna Leon' Stories.

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a great read

Donna Leon again transports us to a world she helps us to better experience and understand. She successfully creates for us a compelling story. Her portrayal of characters is vivid, the tone poignant. With every book I appreciate Venice even more and feel more connection to Brunetti and to his colleagues and family. Well done!

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Most definitely one of Leon’s best

This is most definitely one of the best novels in the Brunetti series, touchingly written. Colacci’s narration is superb.

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Excellent story/excellent reader

However, the recorded volume was too low. We had to almost strain to hear parts of the book.

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A Noble Tale

I enjoyed this book, Donna Leon's writing takes me away to Venice and adventures and sights and sounds of wonder.
I find David Colacci a steadfast guide with just enough drama and just enough relaxation to paint vivid pictures of all the characters I have come to care about.
I am thrilled to find these books available to listen to. It has made chemo so much easier for me.










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Leon and Brunetti get better and better!

The characters are multi-dimensional; the story is mesmerizing; the ending, as always, is a total surprise. Can't beat David Colacci as the perfect narrator. May the series go on and on!

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A great additional

Another great story in the series Well told and great characters that keep evolving in each story

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another good detective story of Donna Leon

The book - as many of Donna Leon books, is well written thriller story, that makes you keep reading/listening. very good when you have long drives or tedious tasks to do :-).
As in other books - the story reveals the holes in the justice as well as criticism on the Italian government.
It is well narrated and I found its 8+ hours well spent.

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Mystery

This novel keeps you captivated. I’ve read Donna Leon and she’s come to be one of my favorite authors. I took the pleasure of listening to this book. Full of twists and turns keeps you guessing, but never solve the mystery. Love this series and all the characters in it.

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