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An Unauthorized Guide to Donna Leon: A Short Biography of the Author of the Guido Brunetti Mystery Novels
- Narrated by: Tom McElroy
- Length: 12 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 08-11-15
- Language: English
- Publisher: Malcolm Stone
Regular price: $3.95
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Publisher's Summary
This article profiles Donna Leon. Best known for her Venetian detective, Guido Brunetti, Leon is an international best seller. Find out how she became a success and how her career has developed.
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