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Order of donna leon books donna leon is an american author of crime fiction, best known for her series set in venice that feature commissiario guido brunetti. What is the next book in the guido brunetti series. Publication order of guido brunetti nonfiction books. It debuted in 1992 and the latest installment was released earlier this year, 2014. Commissario brunetti series by donna leon goodreads.
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