# The Venetian Legacy by Philip Gwynne Jones (Paperback)

**'An unputdownable thriller'** Gregory Dowling  
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'It is no surprise to find that Philip Gwynne Jones lives in Venice... art and architecture interweave into a story that builds to an almost surreal climax'** _Daily Mail_  
  
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No happy ever after for Nathan and Federica?  
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Newlyweds Nathan Sutherland and Federica Ravagnan are looking forward to weeks of sunshine and relaxation on the island of Pellestrina, in a cottage belonging to Federica's late father, Elio.  
  
The weather is idyllic, the views across the lagoon are spectacular and the seafood is the best in Venice. But when the body of an eminent Venetian lawyer is dredged up by a fishing boat, members of the close-knit island community start to take an unhealthy interest in the two honeymooners, and whispers and rumours begin to circulate about Elio's association with a recently-deceased gang boss.  
  
As Federica struggles to comes to terms with her father's troubled legacy, Nathan finds himself dragged into the search for the missing proceeds of an unsolved jewellery heist, and the unwanted centre of attention of the _Mala del Brenta_ - the Venetian Mafia.  
  
Clearly Pellestrina is going to be no honeymoon...  
  
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Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones  
  
**'Superb** - always gripping, beautifully constructed and vivid' Stephen Glover  
  
'**Clever and great fun**' _The Times_  
  
'**Sinister and shimmering**, _The Venetian Game_ is as haunting and darkly elegant as Venice itself' L.S. Hilton, bestselling author of _Maestra_  
  
'The Venetian setting is **vividly described**... good, fluid writing makes for easy reading' _Literary Review_  
  
'**Un-put-downable** . . . If you love Venice, you'll love this because you'll be transported there in an instant. If you've not been to Venice, read this book and then go. If you like intrigue, and a clever plot, **you'll love this book'** Amazon reviewer, 5\*\*\*\*\*  
  
'The **lively, colourful narrative** scuds along as briskly as a water taxi...**you'll enjoy the ride**' Italia Magazine

## Details

- **Price:** 9.99 GBP
- **Vendor:** Little, Brown Book Group Limited
- **Tags:** All, thrillers

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