The Open Book
Show 14: The recommended read from the Richmond book shop...
The Open Book in Richmond has been going for around 20 years, and prides itself on being at the centre of an active local community, not least of which are the numerous local authors who support the business. Here, owner Helen Richardson recommends her top book club read.
Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon
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.
