Donna Leon author of excellent novels

For anyone not acquainted with Donna Leon's novels, her genre is detective fiction, set in Venice, Italy and 'starring' Commissario  Guido Brunetti.
The story lines don't however follow the conventional line of the detective novel, the endings can be surprising, and outwitting the upper echelon an office sport.   On the way she introduces snippets of life in Venice, Italy in general, and references to food.  My favourite so far in the food line is a pumpkin risotto that has slivers of ginger introduced.  Lots of quotable quotes. . .  leaving no stone unturned or feather unruffled - you get the idea!
https://www.goodreads.com/series/50419-commissario-brunetti

All Highly recommended.

If you enjoy Donna Leon’s books, you may want to read Andrea Camillieri’s Montalbano series that were made into an excellent tv series that you can watch for free on Beamafilm, an app that is available through your library card membership.

Both authors’ books can also be downloaded for free on Libby, another library card app that also has audio books.

Thanks Megan - I read so much that I am a big fan of the Libby App. and when the Inspector Montalbano  TV series was shown here I watched all the episodes twice.  It's not just the story, but the different scenery that's the attraction - armchair travel, and language lesson as well.