Journal Entry 1 by Cassiopaeia from Cardiff, Wales United Kingdom on Saturday, January 21, 2012

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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 - 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.  

Journal Entry 2 by Cassiopaeia at Cardiff, Wales United Kingdom on Thursday, February 23, 2012

This is the first in the Commissario Guido Brunetti series set in Venice. I have read a few of the later books but decided to read the others from the beginning just to fill in the back story in the right order. I don't think the order will matter too much it just helps my brain with the finer detail. A good read.