VENETIAN BLOOD Murder in a Sensuous City

Narrator Gabrielle de Cuir is a virtuoso whose sultry voice is the perfect vehicle for Volker's mystery. It's the sensuous story of a pleasure trip that quickly devolves into a nightmare as bodies, illicit affairs, and international intrigue pile up in one of the world's most romantic cities, Venice. With a special talent for dialogue, de Cuir's natural-sounding pacing and intonation, along with her ear for tone and intensity, capture the personalities of the speakers and bring authenticity to the dialogue. The author writes well, except for her many florid descriptions. Happily, de Cuir's ability to slip into fluent-sounding Italian and to deliver convincing Italian and British accents enhances this intriguing mix of mystery, romance, and travelogue. M.O.B. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2018]