Backstage by Donna Leon

Backstage by Donna Leon

‘Donna Leon has created a beautifully crafted looking glass into her world.’ TLS
‘To read her is to restore the soul.’ THE TIMES
‘Leon writes with great literary panache and evocative power.’ SPECTATOR

Whether walking along the canals of Venice or teaching English to Iranian pilots, interviewing blood diamond dealers or reading Great Expectations, Donna Leon has found inspiration in the strangest of places.

In this engaging collection of stories on writing, reading, teaching and Venice, Leon offers new insight into the moments that shaped her into a celebrated, internationally bestselling author. Infused with her ever-present and delightful sense of humour and irony, she is as good a storyteller about herself as she is a chronicler of Guido Brunetti’s crime adventures. Readers will be as caught up in her world as she is in his.

Donna Leon is author of the much-loved, best-selling series of novels featuring Commissario Brunetti and one of The Times' 50 Greatest Crime Writers. Widely considered one of the best detective series ever, with admirers including Ursula K. Le Guin and Val McDermid, the Brunetti Mysteries have won numerous awards around the world and been translated into thirty-five languages.

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ISBN 13	9781804955482
ISBN 10	1804955485
Title	Backstage
Author	Leon Donna
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Penguin
Year published	2026-02-05
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.