Podcast appearances and mentions of Donna Leon

Political corruption turns Acapulco's first female police detective into a fugitive on the run . . . in Washington DC."A thrilling series" -- National Public RadioIn a derelict building for sale, Acapulco police detective Emilia Cruz stumbles on the body of a woman brutally shot to death. Incredibly, the victim was the sister of Acapulco's ambitious mayor, who is running for re-election against an opponent with deep pockets.Emilia's investigation is immediately under pressure for a fast result. The victim's ex-boyfriend has a suspiciously weak alibi but is the crime scene the key to finding the murderer? The building was once used for a secret Mexican government operation targeting a ruthless drug lord.Meanwhile, there's a conspiracy within the police department to force Emilia out.Before Emilia can save her job or arrest her prime suspect, she's sent on an errand of mercy to Washington, DC.There she becomes a fugitive hunted by killers masquerading as cops. Alone, desperate and on the run, Emilia turns for help to a man she once vowed to murder.He's her only chance to survive a deadly game of political intrigue on the wrong side of the border.From Acapulco's beaches to the streets of Washington, DC, the stakes couldn't be higher in this electrifying, page-turning thriller.2019 and 2020 Poison Cup award, Outstanding Series - CrimeMasters of America"Emilia is a character who is close to my heart" - MysterySequels"Amato brings her characters to life with her vivid writing style and sets them on the streets of a Mexico steeped in Catholicism and corruption" - OnlineBookClub.orgWith unflinching authenticity from the author's own espionage and counterdrug experience in Mexico and Central America, this is a female detective mystery series like no other.The Emilia Cruz series is for fans of international mystery and crime by Ian Rankin, Jo Nesbo, Ann Cleeves, Donna Leon and Liza Marklund, plus the Department Q series by Jussi Adler-Olsen. Fans of Don Winslow's cartel and border thrillers set in Mexico love the plots torn from the headlines of the Detective Emilia Cruz police series set in Acapulco.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Am Schlachthof, nah beim Straßenstrich, wird eine männliche Leiche in Frauenkleidern gefunden. Commissario Brunetti übernimmt die Ermittlungen. | Von Donna Leon | Mit Hannelore Hoger, Michael König, Hille Darjes, Abak Safaei-Rad u.a. | Übersetzung: Monika Elwenspoek | Bearbeitung (Wort): Daniel Grünberg | Regie: Hans Gerd Krogmann | WDR 1998

Donna Leon, creator of the Brunetti novels, receives the Honorary Prize of the Minister President at the Bavarian Book Prize 24. She explains why her Commissario would never investigate in Munich and how she played tennis in Iran.

Donna Leon, die Schöpferin der Brunetti-Romane, erhielt den Ehrenpreis des Ministerpräsidenten beim Bayerischen Buchpreis 2024. Warum ihr Commissario nie in München ermitteln würde, erzählt sie in "Eins zu Eins. Der Talk".

In a world where aging is often feared, award-nominated author, poet and psychotherapist Jane Seskin, who is 80 years of age, takes readers on an emotional road trip where they can celebrate the joys and challenges of aging. In Older, Wiser, Shorter: The Truth and Humor of Life After 65 (Tallfellow Press, 2024), Jane reflects on how resilience and self-discovery helped her combat life's trials and tribulations, especially as she grew older. Through a collection of 89 poems, Jane redefines the narrative of aging and offers readers a positive take on what is often perceived as a negative. Older, Wiser, Shorter is an insightful collection of poetry; authentic, funny, quirky and heartfelt, acknowledging the physical vulnerabilities, emotional losses, and surprises people encounter in their senior years. Jane also pays tribute to the sense of power, resilience and new-found joys people discover as they acknowledge and accept their aging. Jane's talent for finding the universal connecting tissue of even our most intimate moments will resonate with readers seeking to discover new ways to honor the past, celebrate the present and welcome the future. Jane says that growing old is a gift. Believe in it. Respect it. Embrace it. From varicose veins to doctors' appointments to forgetting why you walked into the kitchen, Older Wiser Shorter illuminates the ups and downs of growing older, one poem at a time. Not to be feared but welcomed, aging is natural, exciting, and it's better than the alternative! Said Mary Pipher, author of Women Rowing North and My Life in Light, “I sat down to read one poem last night and I ended up reading half the book. I feel as though I know you. You have definitely captured the experience of aging.” Jane is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the author of 13 books, most recently the poetry collection Older, Wiser, Shorter: The Truth and Humor of Life After 65. Sometimes laughably simple, other times simply profound, Jane's collection is a non-saccharine and delightful account of what getting older is really like. And she actually lost two inches of her height by her 8th decade! In this episode, Jane talks about: stereotypically negative view of aging into a humorous and intimate poetry collection How writing has allowed her to explore self-discovery and resulted in resilience  The process of writing poetry versus her other works Her mindset that aging is natural, can be exciting, and something to look forward to How creating each poem is an experience in navigating aging Jane also has written nonfiction articles and poetry online and for national magazines and journals. Twenty of her poems were published in Cosmopolitan Magazine, five poems in Woman's Day. Eighteen of her posts have been published in the Metropolitan Diary column in the New York Times. Jane has been a writer-in-residence at the Vermont Studio Center and Noepe Center for Literary Arts in Martha's Vineyard. She has also been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Jane is a practicing psychotherapist, who counseled survivors in individual and group treatment at the Crime Victims Treatment Center in New York for 20 years. In her free time, she enjoys the theater, walking by the Hudson River, visiting with friends, reading poetry and mysteries (Louise Penny, David Baldacci, Donna Leon) and listening to jazz (Keith Jarrett, Houston Person, Chris Botti). Jane wrote therapeutic soundbites on Twitter under the title: “Emotional Band-Aid. Small Steps for Change.” Find out more at: https://www.olderwisershorter.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/support

Spur zu Mafia und Korruption: Die Ermittlungen führen Brunetti zu der verdächtigen Signora Regina Ceroni, mit der Steuerberater Rino Favero am Abend vor seinem Tod verabredet war. Unterdessen wird Brunettis Tochter mit einem brutalen Video konfrontiert. | Von Donna Leon | Mit Hannelore Hoger und Michael König | Regie: Hans Gerd Krogmann | SDR/DLR/WDR 1998 | Unsere Empfehlung: Wie hat sich die Vergangenheit die Zukunft vorgestellt? "Das war morgen" präsentiert Science-Fiction-Hörspiele aus den 1960er bis 1990er Jahren: https://1.ard.de/daswarmorgen

Clive will talk monkeys, masks and improvisation with comic Nina Conti who is honing a brand new show Whose Face is it Anyway? and about to release her directing debut a feature film called Sunlight; Chef Tom Kerridge's been on a culinary tour of the UK for a new cookbook and TV show and has plenty to say about our food, farming and how to pronounce "scone"; Actress Samantha Spiro stars in an acclaimed new RSC production of "Shakespeare's sitcom" - The Merry Wives of Windsor - where the women get the last laugh; Best selling crime writer Donna Leon on her much-loved detective hero Commissario Brunetti and why she's been moved to become an "eco-detective" herself. With music by Braimah Kanneh-Mason and Plínio Fernandes ahead of their appearance at the BBC Proms and from That Woman, aka Josie from Oh Wonder who is realeasing a solo album. Presented by Clive Anderson Produced by Olive Clancy

This week, join Kate, Henry, Gary and Mark as they discuss same-day start contraception, krill oil for adults with knee DJD, misdiagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia, and ticagrelor + placebo VS ticagrelor + ASA after PCI. Plus some book recommendations: Whalefall, The Demon of Unrest, and the Commissario Brunetti novels by Donna Leon

Barbara Peters in conversation with Donna Leon

Today, we're diving into a fantastic selection of books that have captured my heart and imagination in 2024. Join me as I explore the captivating world of Venetian mysteries with Donna Leon's "Uniform Justice," and unravel the secrets behind a lost Van Gogh painting in Jonathan Santlofer's gripping thriller, "The Lost Van Gogh." We'll also take a trip down memory lane with Hollywood legend Robert Wagner as he shares intimate stories about the iconic actresses of the golden age in his memoir, "I Loved Her in the Movies." But that's not all! I'll be introducing you to a timeless classic that celebrates the transformative power of travel and self-discovery in Elizabeth von Arnim's "The Enchanted April." And for those who crave a thrilling espionage novel, Steve Berry's "The Atlas Maneuver" will take you on a heart-pounding journey through the complex world of Bitcoin and global financial conspiracies. So, grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and let's embark on an unforgettable literary adventure together. Trust me, you won't want to miss a single moment of this episode!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Links: "Uniform Justice" by Donna Leon: https://amzn.to/3yIJ9Mm "The Lost Van Gogh" by Jonathan Santlofer: https://amzn.to/4e1tVSN "I Loved Her in the Movies" by Robert Wagner: https://amzn.to/3KyIrDK "The Enchanted April" by Elizabeth von Arnim: https://amzn.to/4bLAgzZ "The Atlas Maneuver" by Steve Berry: https://amzn.to/458r4Do Views on Books: https://viewsonbooks.com Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DH1A2dkpaw8 _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Find my book reviews on ViewsOnBooks.com.

Noir sur Blanc : cet essai vise à faire saisir l'ampleur et l'importance du « noir » à travers les portraits de 20 auteurs majeurs, d'Andrea Camilleri à Dennis Lehane, en passant par Fred Vargas, Philip Kerr, James Lee Burke, Arnaldur Indridason, Donna Leon et une dizaine d'autres géants du polar universel. Entrevue avec Michel Bélair, chroniqueur Polar au Devoir et auteur de plusieurs livres.Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Brunetti durchstreift Venedig. Dank seiner Menschenkenntnis und seines souveränen Umgangs mit den Autoritäten bringt er Licht in die dunklen Machenschaften. Drohen doch andernfalls eine junge Ärztin, eine sizilianische Mama, ein unverbesserlicher Kleinbetrüger und unschuldige Kinder zu Opfern von Schlendrian und Gewinnsucht zu werden. | Mehr Krimi-Kicks unter https://1.ard.de/schlechtegesellschaft

Donna Leon is a multi-talented journalist, filmmaker, mentor, radio host, and cook, whose remarkable career spans over several decades. With nearly 700 television episodes to her credit, Donna has earned numerous awards for her outstanding work. Born and raised in Cape Breton, she has showcased the beauty and culture of the Maritimes through her television programs, including "The Colours of Celtic" and "And They Danced." Donna's contributions to Canadian media have been recognized with seven Gemini nominations, two ACTRA awards, and several Alliance for Children's Media Awards of Excellence. As President and Executive Producer of Genuine Pictures Inc. and Westmount Road Inc., Donna continues to create captivating content while mentoring aspiring filmmakers. Her return to Nova Scotia in 2017 has allowed her to pursue projects that bring her joy. She shares stories of her gorilla encounter, her kids, showcasing her skills as an all-star pickleball player, and indulging her passion for sourdough! Us on the web: www.mikeandkristen.ca Instagram: www.instagram.com/mike_and_kristen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeandkristencreative Shoot us a message! Say hello, tell us who you think we should have on the podcast, and your deepest and darkest secrets: mikeandkristencreative@gmail.com  Review our book "You and Me" on Amazon (it helps a lot!!): https://amzn.to/3qqNCMo Intro song: "The Walk" Outro song: "The Jam" both by Mike's band The Town Heroes - www.thetownheroes.com Mike's site: www.michaelsryan.com Kristen's site: www.kristenherringtonart.com Donna's latest doc: Mi Nombre Es Alex - Official Trailer | Fibe TV1 MI NOMBRE ES ALEX has been nominated in the Main Category for Best Documentary: Social/Political and as one of the finalists in the Mental Health category, which honours programs in any genre that promote the understanding of, and/or depict the realities of those living with mental health issues.

On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson is joined by Kerry Buck, Ivo Daalder and Rich Hooker to discuss NATO's role as we approach 75 years of the alliance's existence, and the prospect of its future with the addition of Sweden and the threat of American withdrawal. Participants' bios Kerry, Ivo, and Rich are all members of the Alphen Group that focuses on trans-Atlantic security. - CGAI Fellow Kerry Buck served as Canada's ambassador to NATO and prior to that as Political Director. - Ivo Daalder served as US ambassador to NATO. President of the Chicago Global Affairs Council he hosts their weekly podcast ‘World Review'. - Rich Hooker is a Fellow at the Atlantic Council after a distinguished career in the US Army with later service in the National Security Council. Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson Read & Watch: - "The Coming Wave: Technology, Power, and the Twenty-first Century's Greatest Dilemma", by Mustafa Suleyman: https://www.amazon.ca/Coming-Wave-Technology-Twenty-first-Centurys/dp/0593593952 - "The Hollow Crown: Shakespeare on How Leaders Rise, Rule, and Fall", by Eliot A. Cohen: https://www.amazon.ca/Hollow-Crown-Shakespeare-Leaders-Rise/dp/1541644867 - "The Ashes of London", by Andrew Taylor: https://www.amazon.ca/Ashes-London-Andrew-Taylor/dp/0008119090 - "A Life in the American Century", by Joseph S. Nye Jr.: https://www.amazon.ca/Life-American-Century-Joseph-Nye/dp/1509560688 - Commissario Brunetti Series, by Donna Leon: https://www.goodreads.com/series/50419-commissario-brunetti Recording Date: February 28, 2024. Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs) and Linkedin. Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Commissario Brunetti forscht in Ernestos Vergangenheit. Dessen Vater, Dr. Fernando Moro, ist Politiker. Einer der wenigen, die nicht korrupt zu sein scheinen: unbequem und unbestechlich. Moro hat in verschiedenen Kommissionen zur Bekämpfung von Missständen in Politik, Wirtschaft und Militär mitgearbeitet. Und Brunetti weiß, dass die "verschwiegenen Kanäle" zwischen diesen Bereichen äußerst effektiv sind. | Mehr Krimi-Kicks unter https://1.ard.de/schlechtegesellschaft

Suzanne Toren's exquisite enunciation and no-nonsense manner meld beautifully with Donna Leon's sardonic, witty reflections on Venice and its denizens. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile Magazine's Robin Whitten discuss how American-born Leon has made her home in the watery city for more than 40 years, and the long-running mystery series she's penned set in Venice. These essays, first published in 2013, explore Venice's oddity and inscrutability in depth, as well as touching on Leon's New Jersey childhood. Toren narrates it all with perfect timing and a wink. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Recorded Books. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com This episode of Behind the Mic is brought to you by Brilliance Publishing. From the author of The Last Mona Lisa comes a thrilling story of masterpieces, masterminds, and mystery. Alternating between a perilous search and the history of stolen art and lives, listen at audible.com/TheLostVanGogh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Über den aus Alexandria überführten Gebeinen des Evangelisten Markus errichten die Venezianer dreimal eine Kirche, zuletzt die Basilika San Marco. Sie wird 1094 geweiht. Von Hildburg Heider.

Als Geschäftsführer einer wohltätigen Organisation muss man nicht nur über alle Projekte genau Bescheid wissen und immer wieder vor Ort sein, sondern seine Sache auch bei den richtigen Menschen anbringen. Marcus Leonhardt macht als Geschäftsführer vom Verein "Gesundes Afrika" genau das. Der gebürtige Hannoveraner kann dabei auf einen reichen Erfahrungsschatz zurückgreifen. Er hat als Arzt in New York und London gearbeitet, Drehbücher für Donna Leon mitgeschrieben und reist gern mit seinem Motorrad quer durch Europa. Moderation: Anja Scheifinger

Barbara Peters in conversation with Donna Leon

Nico Bleutge: schlafbaum-variationen. Gedichte / Dipo Faloyin: Afrika ist kein Land / Die Krimikolumne: James Lee Burke, Donna Leon, Yves Ravey, Georges Simenon u. a. / Nell Zink: Avalon / Hörbuch: Lena Gilhaus: Verschickungskinder / Das literarische Rätsel

En un mundo cada vez más violento y con el regreso de los violentos a las instituciones, el thriller se lo lleva todo. Sergio Peris-Mencheta aborda la venganza de los jóvenes contra la violencia en el teatro y el cómic su radicalización. Donna Leon y Roberto Santiago se rebelan en sus novelas contra el poder. Regresa Isabel Allende, preocupada por el avance de la extrema derecha. Y Natalia Huarte pone sobre las tablas el suicidio de una generación deprimida

Summary: Ciao, bella! Welcome to the first stop on our Summer Jetset Series - Italy! Today Devin and Holly visit Venice and Positano together to understand the close relationship between love and death in Italy. Since the time of Shakespeare, the country has been a place of passion in literature (second only, perhaps, to France). They agree that regardless of your prior experience visiting the country, novels set in the country are always vivid, intriguing, and colorful.  Topics Discussed: The Dagger (4:19): Holly discussed Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon, a crime fiction novel set in Venice featuring the fictional hero Commissario Guido Brunetti. The book opens at the end of intermission at Teatro La Fenice; the conductor, Maestro Wallauer, has been poisoned and is dead on the floor of his dressing room. Holly's key takeaways were: The mystery of who killed the Maestro is a slow burn through the book. Brunetti's tactics are conversation focused, and the novel is the opposite of a templated popcorn thriller. That being said, it came together very effectively by the end.  Leon has lived in Venice for years and brought her experiences to the page; we get great behind-the-scenes looks at the Venetian opera house, excursions by canal around the city, and a colorful cast of Italian characters (most of whom are constantly smoking and drinking coffee)  This series is the Italian cousin to the Bruno Chief of Police series set in southern France; if you're a fan of Louise Penny you'll also likely enjoy these books!  The Heart (17:35): Devin discussed One Italian Summer by Rebecca Searle, a novel set in Positano that follows Katy Silver on a vacation that was intended as a mother-daughter trip. When Katy's mother dies before they can make it to the Amalfi Coast, Katy's entire sense of reality and herself is turned upside down. She is unsure if she wants to stay in her marriage, and uses the vacation to get some space. Devin's key takeaways were: This is essentially a time travel story; once Katy arrives, she meets her own mother (Carol) at 30 years old in the summer she had spent in Positano before meeting her husband and settling down. The time travel element isn't fully explained and the reader is left unsure of how Katy travels back and forth across decades (best not to think too hard on this and just enjoy the story).  Searle explores this mother-daughter relationship in-depth through the novel. Katy has a romantic fling as well, but ultimately the book posits that Carol is her soulmate. Katy must learn how to reframe herself as an individual, instead of as a bonded pair with her mother.  Regardless of the plot holes, this novel had such vivid descriptions of Positano, the hotels, the hills, the restaurants, even Katy's outfits, that the reader is fully drawn into the Italian adventure. The sense of place could not be stronger.  Hot On the Shelf (38:34): Holly: Decent People by De'Shawn Charles Winslow Devin: In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune What's Making Our Hearts Race (41:15): Holly: Libro.fm  Devin: Ted Lasso Season 3    Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com   If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.

Harry Ricketts reviews So Shall You Reap by Donna Leon, published by Penguin.

The internationally bestselling crime writer Donna Leon talks to John Wilson about her career. Although American born, Donna is most associated with Venice, the city in which her Italian police detective protagonist, the mild-mannered family man Guido Brunetti, lives and works. She has so far written 32 novels, has sold nearly eight million copies in English, and been translated into 35 languages. Donna Leon tells John Wilson about her love for Italy and particularly Venice, which until very recently was her home. She recalls her experiences teaching English in Saudi Arabia, and how she began her bestselling Brunetti series after a night at the opera. Producer: Edwina Pitman

The author of the Commissario Guido Brunetti mystery series, Donna Leon, is joined by writer-entrepreneur Margaret Heffernan and the presenter Harriett Gilbert. Donna has chosen a book by an author she greatly admires, Ross MacDonald, who she read before she became a writer herself. His 1971 noir novel, The Underground Man, follows a detective as he tries to track down a missing child, whilst a mysterious fire rages through the hills of Southern California. Margaret loves Butcher's Crossing, the lesser-known book by John Williams, the author of Stoner. Set in 1871, this is about a young Harvard drop-out who heads out into the American West to discover a new way of living and which Margaret describes as an 'anti-Western' novel. Meanwhile Harriett's choice is A Golden Age by Tahmima Anam, which follows a mother's struggle to protect her children as Bangladesh fights for independence. Produced by Eliza Lomas. Comment on instagram: @agoodreadbbc

This interview is a conversation found in the digital archive. Donna Leon has written crime novels set in the magnificent city of Venice. This interview happened long ago before Italy entered the Eurozone. Donna expressed some fairly attention grabbing facts.  Didn't put me off going to Venice! I was reminded of this interview when I was in Cheltenham Hatchards today and there was  a whole table filled with the latest Donna Leon novel.

Barbara Peters in conversation with  Donna Leon

It's International Women's Day and Jane and Fi are busy empowering. Plus Jane and Fi consider what to name their dating platform...And crime novelist Donna Leon joins them, lulling them with her pronunciation of ‘risotto'. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioAssistant Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Bulle" Sebastian Fiedler und "Schreiberling" Frank Überall sprechen darüber, wie im Bestseller „Milde Gaben“ von Donna Leon (Diogenes Verlag) Polizei und Medienschaffenden dargestellt wird. In launiger Atmosphäre tauschen sich die Beiden anhand von Aspekten aus, die in dem Buch beschrieben werden.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude. Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

Die US-amerikanische Schriftstellerin Donna Leon, am 28. September 1942 in Montclair/New Jersey geboren, hat 26 Jahre lang (von 1981 bis 2007) in Venedig gelebt und seit 1992 Jahr für Jahr einen neuen in Venedig spielenden Kriminalroman geschrieben. Im Mai dieses Jahres erschien mit Milde Gaben bereits ihr einunddreißigster Krimi, alle mit dem sympathischen venezianischen Commissario Guido Brunetti als Protagonisten, mit dem sie ein ebenbürtiges italienisches Pendant zum französischen Kollegen Maigret geschaffen hat.

Season 3. Episode 6. Series Fiction. Mari Hannah (Kate ) and Ian Rankin (Rebus, A Heart Full of Headstones) talk to Victoria about writing a long running series. Keeping a series and characters fresh, continuity, craving over night success, bent cops and why you should never work with children or animals.VICTORIA SELMANSundayTimes bestselling author of Truly Darkly DeeplyAmazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3xmvMeSWebsite for news and giveaways: http://www.victoriaselmanauthor.comTwitter: @VictoriaSelmanWe love to hear from our listeners! Find me on Twitter @VictoriaSelman and join in the chat using #OnTheSofaWithVictoria.Produced by Junkyard DogMusic courtesy of Southgate & LeighCrime TimeRecommendationsMichael Connelly, Reginald Hill, Donna Leon & Mick Herron

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Heute vor 80 Jahren wurde die US-amerikanische Bestseller-Autorin und Commissario-Brunetti-Erfinderin, Donna Leon, geboren.

Die US-amerikanische Schriftstellerin Donna Leon, die mit ihren Kriminalromanen um den venezianischen Commissario Brunetti weltberühmt wurde, feiert heute ihren 80. Geburtstag. Rechtzeitig zu ihrem Geburtstag veröffentlicht Donna Leon ein neues Buch, das ausnahmsweise einmal nicht vom melancholischen Commissario handelt: "Ein Leben in Geschichten".

In 30 Geschichten lässt die Autorin ihr Leben Revue passieren. Sie erzählt von ihrer Jugend und von ihrer Liebe zu Italien.

Der Erfolg ihrer Romane um Commissario Brunetti verdeckt, dass die Autorin Donna Leon ein bewegtes Leben auch jenseits von Krimis geführt hat. Annett Renneberg liest "Ein Leben in Geschichten" auf betont klare, direkte Weise. Eine Rezension von Christoph Vratz. Von Christoph Vratz.

Donna Leon: Ein Leben in Geschichten | Aus dem Amerikanischen von Werner Schmitz, Christa E. Seibicke u. a. | Gelesen von Annett Renneberg | 3 CDs, 4 Std. 11 Min. | 20 € (UVP) | Diogenes ||

Brunettis Bravourstück. Der Commissario ermittelt in den Tiefen der Erinnerung: Contessa Lando-Continui möchte ihren Frieden finden, doch der tragische Sturz ihrer Enkelin in den Canale di San Boldo lässt ihr keine Ruhe. Was, wenn es kein Unfall war? Brunetti nutzt seine Connections, seine Einfühlung und seine Erfahrung. Der Jubiläumsfall. Contessa Lando-Continui, eine Freundin von Brunettis Schwiegereltern, möchte ihren Frieden finden. Doch jene Nacht lässt sie nicht los, als ihre Enkelin in den Canale di San Boldo stürzte. In ewiger Jugend ist Manuela seitdem gefangen. Und wenn es mehr als ein Unfall war? Die Contessa fragt den Commissario um Rat. Ein besonders schwieriger Fall, da es kaum mehr Spuren gibt – außer in der Psyche des Opfers. Gut, dass Brunetti nicht nur Signorina Elettra treu zur Seite steht. Auch Kommissarin Griffonis private Vergangenheit erweist sich als sehr hilfreich für die Polizeiarbeit. Brunetti aber bringt all seine Erfahrung und Lebensweisheit ins Spiel, um zu klären, was geschehen ist.

Ein faszinierendes Debüt einer jungen Redakteurin und Schriftstellerin und der neuste Fall aus einer altgedienten und mehr als erfolgreichen Krimiserie. Der Literaturstammtisch bespricht «Wovon wir träumen» von Lin Hierse und «Milde Gaben» von Donna Leon. Keine Abrechnung, keine Anklage – «Wovon wir träumen» von Lin Hierse ist eine differenzierte Liebeserklärung einer Tochter an ihre Mutter. Gleichzeitig ist der erste Roman der 32jährigen deutschen Autorin, den Franziska Hirsbrunner mit in die Sendung nimmt, auch eine Art Forschungsprojekt. In hingetupften Szenen und poetischen Bildern stellt der Roman die grossen Fragen nach unserer Identität, unseren Bindungen und unseren Wünschen ans Leben. Geschärft werden diese Fragen durch die Herkunft der Mutter, die als Chinesin in Deutschland nie so recht glücklich wurde. In "Milde Gaben" lässt Donna Leon ihren Commissario Brunetti zum einunddreissigsten Mal ermitteln. Eine alte Jugendfreundin sucht Brunetti auf und bittet ihn um Unterstützung in einer privaten Angelegenheit. Jemand bedroht die Familie ihrer Tochter. Was Brunetti erst als Bagatelle abtut, entpuppt sich als ernste Sache. Annette König hat die Wiederbegegnung mit dem venezianischen Commissario genossen und empfiehlt das Buch als unaufgeregte Sommerlektüre. Der Buchtipp diese Woche stammt von Gastgeber Michael Luisier. Er empfiehlt «Lenin auf Schalke» von Gregor Sander. Der ostdeutsche Autor führt seine Leserschaft dorthin, wo Deutschland am ärmsten ist. Nach Gelsenkirchen im Westen. Eine gekonnte Umkehrung dessen, was wir seit dreissig Jahren gewohnt sind. Lin Hierse. Wovon wir träumen. 240 Seiten. Piper Verlag, 2022. Donna Leon. Milde Gaben. 352 Seiten. Diogenes, 2022. Gregor Sander. Lenin auf Schalke. 186 Seiten. Penguin Verlag, 2022.

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Erinnerung an Michael Degen: Der Schauspieler und Autor Michael Degen galt als 'Grandseigneur des deutschen Schauspiels". Dem Fernsehpublikum war der Schauspieler zuletzt vor allem dank der "Donna Leon"-Krimiserie der ARD vertraut. Darin verkörperte er jahrelang den eitlen "Vice-Questore Patta". (Wdh. vom 28.09.2007)

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O Thou That Tellest from Messiah and As With Rosy Steps the Morn from Theodora by Handel

Suzy Klein and Huw Stephens are joined by actor, comedian and entertainer Les Dennis as he hosts a tribute to his friend Barry Cryer. Kat Farmer left a lucrative city job after she had kids and was unsure what to do next. She rediscovered a love of fashion and it's ability to reinvent, and embraced the digital age, starting a blog, "Does my bum look 40 in this?" and becoming an online influencer. She now works as a stylist, for personal clients and on TV. She joins us. Saturday Live listener Martyn Bradley was aged 12 when, at a family party, his great grandfather gave all his great grandchildren a pocket watch, except him, on the grounds that he was adopted. It was the first he had heard about it. He tells us what happened next. We have Comedian Zoe Lyons on going from Survivor into stand up, and alopecia, and the inheritance tracks of Donna Leon, she chooses Carolyn Watkinson singing “Oh thou that telleth good tidings to Zionz' from Handel's Messiah and Joyce DiDonato singing “As with Rosy steps the morn” from Handel's Theodora. Plus, your thank you! Producer: Corinna Jones

Donna Leon is the author of the internationally bestselling Commissario Guido Brunetti mystery novels, the ''endlessly enjoyable'' long-established series of books that combines ''deep thoughts about justice and vengeance and charming classical allusions'' (The New York Times Book Review). Born and raised in New Jersey, Leon is a 30-year resident of Italy and current resident of a small Swiss village. She worked as a copywriter in London, and taught literature in universities in Iran, China, and Saudi Arabia. In the series' 31st installment, Leon's dapper Venetian detective questions the bounds of loyalty as an innocent request reveals corruption and financial wrongdoing. (recorded 3/21/2022)

Barbara Peters in conversation with Donna Leon

Ready to escape to the City of Love - Venice, Italy?! Well, of course you are, who isn't! Today's episode provides books to take you on a Literary Escape to Venice. Books From Today's Episode 1. A Thousand Days in Venice by Marlena de Blasi   2, The Glassblower of Murano by Mariana Fiorato   3. The Aspern Papers by Henry James   4. Don't Look Now by Daphne du Maurier   5. A Year at Hotel Gondola by Nicky Pelligrino    6. Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon   7. The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare   8.  A Stopover in Venice by Kathryn Walker   9. The Villa by Nora Roberts   Links From Today's Episode Literary Escape Book Club 24 Books Set in Venice blog post

This week, Donna Leon discusses her latest installment of the Guido Brunetti mystery novels, “Transient Desires.” The series explores myriad social issues facing the city of Venice, Italy. (more…)