Restos mortales

Brunetti needs a break. His doctor and wife have convinced him to take some time off at a family home in San Erasmo, an island in the Venetian lagoon. He plans to spend his days reading and doing manual work to clear his head. However, when he meets Davide Casati, who looks after the house, Brunetti becomes embroiled in a mystery. Casati's bees are disappearing mysteriously, and he is worried about their disappearance. When Casati drowns while out on the water, Brunetti must use his skills to uncover the truth behind the strange occurrences. The case takes him into the world of waste management, where a large company may be putting the environment at risk. As Brunetti delves deeper, he must navigate the complexities of the ecosystem and confront those responsible for the damage. With its intricate plot and atmospheric setting, this novel is a gripping mystery that explores the darker side of human nature.