Murder on the Grand Canal

A Michael Bishop Mystery

Veteran English teacher Michael Bishop makes the difficult decision to retire and invites a former student and current love interest, Marianne, on a dream vacation to Venice, Italy where the dream soon turns into a nightmare.

In rapid succession, Marianne’s emerald ring with sentimental value is stolen, an exquisite Murano glass necklace is stolen, and one of the guests on their tour is found murdered in his hotel room. When Marianne’s ring is found in the dead man’s safe, the incompetent polizia assume that she … and Michael … are guilty.

Bishop suspects that the three events are connected. … but how? Even more disturbing, he’s convinced that one of the other guests is likely responsible … but which one?

As if trouble in Venice isn’t enough, Bishop learns that Lieutenant Jim Sheehy, the boyfriend of Marianne’s daughter, Lulu, has been shot. Details are sketchy, but his version of events doesn’t add up, and Lulu doesn’t want to discuss it. Who is he trying to protect?

Torn between solving the mystery in Venice and the unravelling situation at home, Bishop faces his toughest challenge yet. Will this strengthen his relationship with Marianne or end it?

Murder on the Grand Canal is a richly layered and captivating whodunit that transports the reader to the distinctive world of Venice, the Floating City.

This novel is a perfect choice for readers who love mystery novels with slow suspense, sharp plot twists, relatable characters, and compelling subplots blended with Bishop’s dry humor and keen insight into the human condition.