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The Anonymous Venetian is a crime novel by Donna Leon and the third book featuring Commissario Guido Brunetti of the Venice police. First published in 1994, it appeared in North America under the title Dressed for Death and follows the investigation of an unidentified man found murdered near Venice while wearing women's clothing. The case examines identity, prejudice, prostitution, and corruption within Leon's continuing portrait of Venetian society.
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Why was The Anonymous Venetian published as Dressed for Death in North America?
Donna Leon's third Guido Brunetti novel appeared under different English titles in different markets. The Anonymous Venetian is the British title, while Dressed for Death is the title commonly used in North America.
Where is the unidentified body found in The Anonymous Venetian?
The investigation begins with a man's body found near a slaughterhouse outside central Venice. Brunetti must identify the victim before he can uncover why the man's clothing and apparent identity are misleading.
Does Paola Brunetti appear in The Anonymous Venetian?
Yes, Paola and the Brunetti family remain important to the novel's view of Venetian life. Their domestic scenes contrast with Guido Brunetti's investigation of prejudice, corruption, and concealed relationships.
Should The Anonymous Venetian be read before Death and Judgment?
Yes, publication order places it third, after Death at La Fenice and Death in a Strange Country. Death and Judgment, also published as A Venetian Reckoning, is the fourth Brunetti novel.
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