A review by polyhy_14
The Jewels of Paradise by Donna Leon

3.0

This book is a departure from her usual modern mysteries set in Venice. The location hasn't changed, but the subject is a much older mystery involving an obscure composer of early baroque opera, his legacy and possible involvement in a crime of the times. The emphasis is more on research than on action or character development, but I nevertheless found the methodology interesting. The style is witty and there's a delightful twist at the end.