Pre-Owned Dressed for Death (Paperback) by Donna Leon

from jamespurcell

The Commissario is called out to investigate the death of a possible transvestite prostitute. His methodical approach soon finds a deeper motive for the murder. Unfortunately, the are several other deaths that occur as part of a coverup for a serious embezzlement scheme. Thwarted by the political...

from tututhefirst

Another great episode of Commissario Guido Brunetti and his crew as they solve the murder of an alleged transvestite prostitute, and the criminal activities of a large non-profit involved in the murders. This is the 2nd of the series, and in this one we meet the Senorina Electra, Brunetti's secre...

from thornton37814

Commissario Brunetti investigates the murder of an apparent transvestite found in a nearby jurisdiction. Prostitutes congregated in the area where the victim's body turned up. As he investigates, he uncovers a rental scheme involving influential persons. As with many of Leon's novels involving co...

from cyderry

Commissario Guido Brunetti's mysteries third installment exposes several imperfections in Brunetti's nature -- some charming, some perplexing, all fascinating. A man's body wearing a dress and new high-heeled shoes, beaten beyond recognition, is found in an area frequented by prostitutes. What in...

from CathyWoolbright

This is the third in Donna Leon's Commissario Brunetti series, although the second I have read. I enjoy the way she follows Brunetti throughout the investigation in detail, giving us insights into his professional actions as well as his human reactions. Venice, Italy becomes a character in the bo...