The Venetian Candidate - Philip Gwynne Jones

An unputdownable thriller Gregory Dowling It is no surprise to find that Philip Gwynne Jones lives in Venice... art and architecture interweave into a story that builds to an almost surreal climax Daily Mail Gwynne Joness talent for evoking place and atmosphere is clear as ever Literary Review An impressive, tersely-written account linking old crimes to the political contention in the country at present... Recommended  The Critic _______________To tell the truth is a revolutionary act. Battered by floods and crushed by overtourism, the city of Venice faces an uncertain future. The election of a new Mayor, therefore, has never felt more important. As the candidates jostle for position and alliances are made and promises broken, Andrea Mazzon, a controversial writer and historian, emerges as a strong candidate.  Nathan Sutherland, meanwhile, has more important things on his mind as he investigates the case of an elderly British academic who has disappeared while researching the fate of his grandfather during the Great War. The trail leads to a remote Common-wealth war cemetery where, under the ice and snow, Nathan makes a discovery that links the terrible events of a century ago with the electoral campaign in La Serenissima. A campaign that might ultimately set the victor on the road to the Senate - and on the road to murder. . .  _______________Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones I devoured all Philips novels and felt transported to Venice with a new intimacy  Val McDermid Superb  - always gripping, beautifully constructed and vivid Stephen Glover Clever and great fun The Times Sinister and shimmering, The Venetian Game is as haunting and darkly elegant as Venice itself L.S. Hilton, bestselling author of Maestra The Venetian setting is vividly described... good, fluid writing makes for easy reading Literary Review Un-put-downable . . . If you love Venice, youll love this because youll be transported there in an instant. If youve not been to Venice, read this book and then go. If you like intrigue, and a clever plot, youll love this book Amazon reviewer, 5***** The lively, colourful narrative scuds along as briskly as a water taxi...youll enjoy the ride Italia Magazine