Falling in Love (Death at La Fenice)<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Falling in Love (Death at La Fenice<\/em>) was this month\u2019s book written by American author Donna Leon. Leon lived in Venice for many years and has written a series of crime novels set in and around the city, featuring her fictional hero Commissario Guido Brunetti.<\/p>\n Flavia Petrelli has returned to Venice and La Fenice to sing the lead in Tosca<\/em>. Lately, an unknown fan has been sending copious bouquets of yellow roses to the dressing rooms of the international opera houses where Flavia has been singing. In the beginning Flavia was flattered by the thoughtfulness of the anonymous fan but now the growing number of floral tokens have become extreme and Flavia has become disturbed by the attention of what now appears to be that of a stalker.<\/p>\n Flavia is a family friend of detective Guido Brunetti and she tells him of her concerns. When her ex-lover is attacked, Brunetti realises that Flavia\u2019s life could be in danger. The plot grinds on to a never-ending finale.<\/p>\n This was not a popular book with our members. Other than sharing the obvious love the author has for Venice and opera, the story line did not capture our hearts. It was an easy read but we thought that the plot was far-fetched and implausible. We felt obliged to finish the book rather than enjoy it. We gave the book 5\/10.<\/p>\n Your contributions <\/strong><\/p>\n We would love to receive a review or synopsis of a book you are reading during lockdown. Please email your contributions to wenvoelibrary@outlook.com<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Off The Shelf Falling in Love (Death at La Fenice) Falling in Love (Death at La Fenice) was this month\u2019s book written by American author Donna Leon. Leon lived in Venice for many years and has written a series of crime novels set in and around the city, featuring her fictional hero Commissario Guido Brunetti. 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