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A review by clairealex
Doctored Evidence by Donna Leon
4.0
This one adds a new dimension. Lt. Scarpa, who all along has been in the incompetent camp and felt rivalry with Brunetti, is the one who leads the initial investigation. Brunetti doesn’t appear till Chapter 3 or 4.
Although Signorina Elettra is an interesting character, too much crime solving depends on her unorthodox methods. It is too like a deus ex machina. Once the gimmick is accepted, this book entertains. Her mysterious past is often alluded to, and only one of the series has given even partial explanation. Can’t help wondering if we will learn more and if she will last. Is her teaching her skills to Vianello a prelude to a reveal and maybe exit.
Although Signorina Elettra is an interesting character, too much crime solving depends on her unorthodox methods. It is too like a deus ex machina. Once the gimmick is accepted, this book entertains. Her mysterious past is often alluded to, and only one of the series has given even partial explanation. Can’t help wondering if we will learn more and if she will last. Is her teaching her skills to Vianello a prelude to a reveal and maybe exit.