A Death in Venice

A Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery, Book 17

By: Verity Bright

Narrated by: Karen Cass

Stunning views across the Grand Canal and a hotel suite fit for royalty… Lady Eleanor Swift is having a jolly good time on her Italian vacation, until a gondola ride is cut murderously short!

1924. Lady Eleanor Swift has been on a grand tour around Italy for a month with her butler Clifford. Finally arriving in Venice, she’s thrilled to be attending the famous carnival: all that’s needed is the perfect bejewelled costume for her faithful bulldog, Gladstone. But on her first gondola ride to take in the sights, a passenger collapses into the canal with a knife sticking out of his back.

Eleanor saw an argument break out between the gondolier and the victim, Councillor Benetto Vendelini, and it turns out they're rivals from the city's two great families. Vendelini’s murder is sure to reignite their centuries-long feud. While attending a glitzy ball that night, Eleanor learns of a plot to steal a precious family heirloom from the Vendelini household. Is the stolen item the key to solving this baffling murder?

In this floating city of tiny winding alleyways, Eleanor traces the missing heirloom to an antiques dealer in a far-flung corner of town. But when her handbag is snatched by a cloaked thief, she realises the murderer is dangerously close. Can Eleanor unmask this most cunning of killers, before she joins the other victim at the bottom of the Grand Canal?

An utterly gripping historical murder mystery set in Italy, full of intrigue and charming characters. Fans of T.E. Kinsey, Agatha Christie and Catherine Coles will be totally hooked by A Death in Venice!

©2024 Verity Bright (P)2024 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.

Good, but not my favorite

I love the Lady Eleanor Swift series! I listen on the subway and during my free time. However, the plot in this story was a little busy. I'm on to the next book in the series. But, I may need to listen to this one again. Hopefully, I'll follow it better the second time.

Disguised

The way the plot twists and turns. Like Mardi Gras itself, it was masked all the way to the end!

Wonderful as always

I've loved every installment of this series and this was no exception. Can't wait for the next adventure

Best ever

Excellent historical fiction with a sense of humor in her characters. Eager for the next episode.

Outstanding Series

I feel like I've known Eleanor and Clifford for YEARS!! The writing is outstanding, the stories are intriguing, and the characters are so much fun. Ms. Cass brings these characters to life in a way few narrators are able to do. This duo hits the jackpot every time.