The Venetian Redemption
On sale
2nd July 2026
Price: £22
‘The read of the summer . . . the richness of a beautiful setting and well-crafted storytelling‘ Aspects of Crime
Set against the backdrop of the most beautiful city on earth, this is a gripping and atmospheric crime novel perfect for fans of Donna Leon and Andrea Camilleri.
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The city of Venice is alive with celebrations for Redentore, the most spectacular festival of the year. The streets are lined with revellers eating and drinking, and boats travel along the canals into the bacino of San Marco in anticipation of the firework display.
It’s going to be a night to remember, and all the more so for Nathan Sutherland and his wife Federica, who have been invited to an exclusive party in the company of the British Ambassador.
The festivities take a turn, however, when Nathan suddenly finds himself struggling for breath and is rushed to hospital. Tests show he has all the symptoms of aconite poisoning, a toxin derived from the deadly wolfsbane plant.
An unfortunate accident? Or a deliberate attempt to poison him? As Nathan investigates, he discovers many guests might just have had a motive for murder . . .
Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones
‘I devoured all Philip’s novels and felt transported to Venice with a new intimacy’ Val McDermid
‘An irresistible concoction of crime and culture’ Daily Mail
‘As delightful as a Spritz by the Rialto – a must for all Italy lovers’ David Hewson
‘Clever and great fun’ The Times
‘The lively, colourful narrative scuds along as briskly as a water taxi…you’ll enjoy the ride’ Italia Magazine
‘Sinister and shimmering . . . as haunting and darkly elegant as Venice itself’ L.S. Hilton
Set against the backdrop of the most beautiful city on earth, this is a gripping and atmospheric crime novel perfect for fans of Donna Leon and Andrea Camilleri.
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The city of Venice is alive with celebrations for Redentore, the most spectacular festival of the year. The streets are lined with revellers eating and drinking, and boats travel along the canals into the bacino of San Marco in anticipation of the firework display.
It’s going to be a night to remember, and all the more so for Nathan Sutherland and his wife Federica, who have been invited to an exclusive party in the company of the British Ambassador.
The festivities take a turn, however, when Nathan suddenly finds himself struggling for breath and is rushed to hospital. Tests show he has all the symptoms of aconite poisoning, a toxin derived from the deadly wolfsbane plant.
An unfortunate accident? Or a deliberate attempt to poison him? As Nathan investigates, he discovers many guests might just have had a motive for murder . . .
Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones
‘I devoured all Philip’s novels and felt transported to Venice with a new intimacy’ Val McDermid
‘An irresistible concoction of crime and culture’ Daily Mail
‘As delightful as a Spritz by the Rialto – a must for all Italy lovers’ David Hewson
‘Clever and great fun’ The Times
‘The lively, colourful narrative scuds along as briskly as a water taxi…you’ll enjoy the ride’ Italia Magazine
‘Sinister and shimmering . . . as haunting and darkly elegant as Venice itself’ L.S. Hilton
Reviews
An irresistible concoction of crime and culture
Truly evocative
As delightful as a Spritz by the Rialto - a must for all Italy lovers
[A] sumptuously set mystery
The read of the summer . . . the humour and the film and music references add to the richness of a beautiful setting and well-crafted storytelling. Jones has a deep understanding of Italian life and culture while retaining that outsider's eye. The easy to read, highly entertaining style is perfectly judged. This may be the best in [the] series
Sinister and shimmering
Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones:
The lively, colourful narrative scuds along as briskly as a water taxi...you'll enjoy the ride
I devoured all Philip's novels Val McDermid
Clever and great fun
