Donna Leon
3
Book Series
40
Total Books
📚 Where to Start?
Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books
Best for beginners - Start with "Death at La Fenice" (1992)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Popular choice - Start with "The Jewels of Paradise" (2012)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
Popular choice - Start with "Handel's Bestiary: In Search of Animals in Handel's Operas" (2010)
About the Author
Not much is known about Donna, other than what she has allowed to be published since she is a very private person and prefers to keep her private life to herself. Donna Leon has lived in Venice, Italy for just over thirty years, which has helped her with writing her novels. She has been known to describe Venice as a very peaceful, urban place of great beauty. Prior to writing her novels, she worked professionally as an English Literature lecturer at the University of Maryland University College – Europe (UMUC Europe). Prior to her occupation as a lecturer, she worked from the years 1981-1999 in the role of Professor at the Vicenza, Italy American military base, which is one of the inspirations for her second novel entitled Death in a Strange Country. She ceased her teaching professio. Donna Leon is the author of over 40 books across 3 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Donna Leon has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books
33 books
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Death at La Fenice In 'Death at La Fenice', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books series by Donna Leon.(1992) ⭐ Start here
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Death in a Strange Country In 'Death in a Strange Country', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books series by Donna Leon.(1993) ⭐ Start here
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The Anonymous Venetian / Dressed for Death In 'The Anonymous Venetian / Dressed for Death', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books series by Donna Leon.(1994) ⭐ Start here
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Venetian Reckoning / Death and Judgment In 'Venetian Reckoning / Death and Judgment', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books series by Donna Leon.(1995) ⭐ Start here
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Acqua Alta / Death in High Water In 'Acqua Alta / Death in High Water', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books series by Donna Leon.(1996) ⭐ Start here
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The Death of Faith / Quietly in Their Sleep In 'The Death of Faith / Quietly in Their Sleep', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books series by Donna Leon.(1997) ⭐ Start here
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A Noble Radiance The Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books series continues with 'A Noble Radiance', another thrilling entry from Donna Leon.(1998) ⭐ Start here
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Fatal Remedies 'Fatal Remedies' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books series, set in the world Donna Leon has created.(1999) ⭐ Start here
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Friends in High Places Join the adventure in 'Friends in High Places' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books series by Donna Leon.(2000) ⭐ Start here
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A Sea of Troubles The Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books series continues with 'A Sea of Troubles', another thrilling entry from Donna Leon.(2001) ⭐ Start here
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Wilful Behaviour Join the adventure in 'Wilful Behaviour' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books series by Donna Leon.(2002) ⭐ Start here
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Uniform Justice Join the adventure in 'Uniform Justice' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books series by Donna Leon.(2003) ⭐ Start here
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Doctored Evidence Join the adventure in 'Doctored Evidence' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books series by Donna Leon.(2004) ⭐ Start here
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Blood from a Stone 'Blood from a Stone' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books series, set in the world Donna Leon has created.(2005) ⭐ Start here
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Through a Glass, Darkly The Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books series continues with 'Through a Glass, Darkly', another thrilling entry from Donna Leon.(2006) ⭐ Start here
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Suffer the Little Children 'Suffer the Little Children' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books series, set in the world Donna Leon has created.(2007) ⭐ Start here
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The Girl of His Dreams The Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books series continues with 'The Girl of His Dreams', another thrilling entry from Donna Leon.(2008) ⭐ Start here
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About Face In 'About Face', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books saga.(2009) ⭐ Start here
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A Question of Belief Join the adventure in 'A Question of Belief' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books series by Donna Leon.(2010) ⭐ Start here
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Drawing Conclusions In 'Drawing Conclusions', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books saga.(2011) ⭐ Start here
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Beastly Things The Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books series continues with 'Beastly Things', another thrilling entry from Donna Leon.(2012) ⭐ Start here
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The Golden Egg The Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books series continues with 'The Golden Egg', another thrilling entry from Donna Leon.(2013) ⭐ Start here
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By its Cover 'By its Cover' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books series, set in the world Donna Leon has created.(2014) ⭐ Start here
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Falling in Love 'Falling in Love' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books series by Donna Leon.(2015) ⭐ Start here
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The Waters of Eternal Youth Experience the magic of 'The Waters of Eternal Youth' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books universe.(2016) ⭐ Start here
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Earthly Remains Join the adventure in 'Earthly Remains' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books series by Donna Leon.(2017) ⭐ Start here
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The Temptation of Forgiveness The Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books series continues with 'The Temptation of Forgiveness', another thrilling entry from Donna Leon.(2018) ⭐ Start here
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Unto Us a Son Is Given Join the adventure in 'Unto Us a Son Is Given' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books series by Donna Leon.(2019) ⭐ Start here
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Trace Elements The Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books series continues with 'Trace Elements', another thrilling entry from Donna Leon.(2020) ⭐ Start here
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Transient Desires Experience the magic of 'Transient Desires' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books universe.(2021) ⭐ Start here
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Give Unto Others The Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books series continues with 'Give Unto Others', another thrilling entry from Donna Leon.(2022) ⭐ Start here
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So Shall You Reap The Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books series continues with 'So Shall You Reap', another thrilling entry from Donna Leon.(2023) ⭐ Start here
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A Refiner’s Fire Experience the magic of 'A Refiner’s Fire' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books universe.(2024) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
1 books
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The Jewels of Paradise The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Jewels of Paradise', another thrilling entry from Donna Leon.(2012)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
6 books
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Handel's Bestiary: In Search of Animals in Handel's Operas Join the adventure in 'Handel's Bestiary: In Search of Animals in Handel's Operas' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Donna Leon.(2010)
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Venetian Curiosities 'Venetian Curiosities' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Donna Leon has created.(2012)
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My Venice and Other Essays Join the adventure in 'My Venice and Other Essays' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Donna Leon.(2013)
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Gondola In 'Gondola', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(2013)
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Wandering Through Life: A Memoir 'Wandering Through Life: A Memoir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Donna Leon has created.(2023)
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Backstage: Stories of a Writing Life The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Backstage: Stories of a Writing Life', another thrilling entry from Donna Leon.(2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Donna Leon?
Donna Leon is a bestselling author known for 3 book series containing over 40 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Donna Leon book series to start with?
For readers new to Donna Leon's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Guido Brunetti Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 33 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Donna Leon's writing.
Q: How many books has Donna Leon written?
Donna Leon has written over 40 books across 3 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.