Guido Brunetti

Guido Brunetti is the protagonist of 23 books in the Guido Brunetti Mystery series written by American author Donna Leon. Leon is hailed as a crafty writer who paints a picture with her words. She has been to many countries in pursuit of her career until she settled in Venice, Italy. The Guido Brunetti Mystery series is set in and around Venice. The character of Guido Brunetti is portrayed as a witty and highly skilled detective. He was first introduced in Death at La Fenice as a police detective who has an aristocratic wife with highly connected parents. Through the life of Commisario Brunetti, author Donna Leon takes us to the alleys and nooks of Venice, a city built not only on water but also on intrigue and danger.