The Venetian Legacy, Philip Gwynne Jones
The Venetian Legacy, Philip Gwynne Jones
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The Venetian Legacy
a haunting new thriller set in the beautiful and secretive islands of Venice from the bestselling author

Author: Philip Gwynne Jones

Series: Nathan Sutherland Series #11

Narrator: Tim Bruce

Unabridged: 9 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/29/2021

Synopsis

'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 Jones's talent for evoking place and atmosphere is clear as ever' Literary Review

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No happy ever after for Nathan and Federica?

Newlyweds Nathan Sutherland and Federica Ravagnan are looking forward to weeks of sunshine and relaxation on the island of Pellestrina, in a cottage belonging to Federica's late father, Elio.

The weather is idyllic, the views across the lagoon are spectacular and the seafood is the best in Venice. But when the body of an eminent Venetian lawyer is dredged up by a fishing boat, members of the close-knit island community start to take an unhealthy interest in the two honeymooners, and whispers and rumours begin to circulate about Elio's association with a recently-deceased gang boss.

As Federica struggles to comes to terms with her father's troubled legacy, Nathan finds himself dragged into the search for the missing proceeds of an unsolved jewellery heist, and the unwanted centre of attention of the Mala del Brenta - the Venetian Mafia.

Clearly Pellestrina is going to be no honeymoon...

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Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones

'I devoured all Philip's 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, you'll love this because you'll be transported there in an instant. If you've not been to Venice, read this book and then go. If you like intrigue, and a clever plot, you'll love this book' Amazon reviewer, 5*****

'The lively, colourful narrative scuds along as briskly as a water taxi...you'll enjoy the ride' Italia Magazine

About Philip Gwynne Jones

Philip Gwynne Jones was born in South Wales in 1966, and lived and worked throughout Europe before settling in Scotland in the 1990s. He first came to Italy in 1994, when he spent some time working for the European Space Agency in Frascati, a job that proved to be less exciting than he had imagined.He spent twenty years in the IT industry before realising he was congenitally unsuited to it. Furthermore, an attempt to find a secure, well-paid job with a proper pension had resulted in him finding himself in the IT department of a large Scottish bank during the global financial crisis.Something, clearly, had to change. And so it was that - following a conversation with a man in a pub - Philip and Caroline left their jobs, sold their flat and moved to Venice in search of a better, simpler future. They were wrong about the 'simpler' bit . . .Philip now works as a teacher, writer and translator, and lives in Venice with Caroline. He enjoys cooking, art, classical music and opera; and can occasionally be seen and heard singing bass with Cantori Veneziani and the Ensemble Vocale di Venezia.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Miriam

#TheVenetianLegacy is the fifth book in the ‘Venice’ crime thrillers written by Philip Gywnne Jones’, Being new to the series I wasn’t sure if I would be able to connect with the characters progression so far but I didn’t have to worry as the story was very easy to follow and engage with. I would ho......more

Goodreads review by Val

Really enjoying this series. I started on book 3 and then decided to start at the beginning and read the rest in order. Great series about Nathan Sutherland, who lives in Venice as a translator and Honorary Consul with his friends and of course Gramshee. Whether you have been to Venice or not, you w......more

Goodreads review by Susan

Just love this series set in Venice. The writing is sharp with great characters, a mix of mystery, crime with some humour and a wonderful setting. Nathan and Fede have tied the knot and are taking a few days honeymoon in the house on Pellestrina that Fede's father had left her. But trouble soon break......more

Goodreads review by J.F.

I can't remember the last time I was able to sit and read a whole book in one sitting. However, thanks to Covid 19, I'm confined to barracks and desperate for escape and this book was exactly what I needed. If you know the series, you know what you are getting - hapless middle-aged protagonist, grum......more

Goodreads review by Julia

Another brilliant mystery adventure, featuring the endearing Nathan Sutherland and his lovely, now wife, Federica, in the dazzling setting of Venice and Pellestrina. A treat for cozy mysteries fans and lovers of Venice.......more

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