Below you will find a list of Donna Leon Brunetti novels in order for fans of this acclaimed mystery series that want to make sure they haven’t missed any of the books.
However, even if you never read a Brunetti novel before, any of the books in the series can be a straightforward entry into the intriguing world of Commissario Guido Brunetti.
Have you ever wondered why Donna Leon books have become so wildly popular worldwide?
- One of the reasons could be that the Brunetti series is set in such a magical Italian city as Venice.
- Also, the fact that the Venetian social scene functions as one of the heroes of the novels next to Commissario Brunetti, which makes them much more interesting and captivating.
Donna Leon Brunetti Novels In Chronological Order
| ORDER | BOOK TITLE | FIRST EDITION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Death at La Fenice | 1992 |
| 2 | Death in a Strange Country | 1993 |
| 3 | The Anonymous Venetian | 1994 |
| 4 | A Venetian Reckoning | 1995 |
| 5 | Acqua Alta | 1996 |
| 6 | The Death of Faith | 1997 |
| 7 | A Noble Radiance | 1998 |
| 8 | Fatal Remedies | 1999 |
| 9 | Friends in High Places | 2000 |
| 10 | A Sea of Troubles | 2001 |
| 11 | Willful Behaviour | 2002 |
| 12 | Uniform Justice | 2003 |
| 13 | Doctored Evidence | 2004 |
| 14 | Blood from a Stone | 2005 |
| 15 | Through a Glass, Darkly | 2006 |
| 16 | Suffer the Little Children | 2007 |
| 17 | The Girl of His Dreams | 2008 |
| 18 | About Face | 2009 |
| 19 | Through a Glass, Darkly | 2010 |
| 20 | Drawing Conclusions | 2011 |
| 21 | Beastly Things | 2012 |
| 22 | The Golden Egg | 2013 |
| 23 | By Its Cover | 2014 |
| 24 | Falling in Love | 2015 |
| 25 | The Waters of Eternal Youth | 2016 |
| 26 | Earthly Remains | 2017 |
| 27 | The Temptation of Forgiveness | 2018 |
| 28 | Unto Us a Son is Given | 2019 |
| 29 | Trace Elements | 2020 |
Italy has a unique, almost magical attraction, and Venice even more so. In Donna Leon Brunetti novels you deeply experience, even breathe Venice and Italy and the political and moral dilemmas of the country. Donna Leon doesn’t shy away from today’s difficult subjects.
Non Fiction Books and Standalone Novels by Donna Leon
| TYPE | BOOK TITLE | FIRST EDITION |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Fiction | Brunetti’s Cookbook | 2010 |
| Non-Fiction | Handel’s Bestiary | 2011 |
| Non-Fiction | Venetian Curiosities | 2012 |
| Novel | The Jewels of Paradise | 2012 |
| Non-Fiction | My Venice and Other Essays | 2013 |
If you would like to keep a diary while in Venice, Italy…
Or read Donna Leon Brunetti Novels In Order.
