jjares reviewed on 7/15/2016 + 3318 more book reviews

This is a fascinating story of the European prejudice against gypsies. Guido Brunetti and Inspector Vianello answer a 911 call and find a blond child with light eyes in a side canal of Venice. They have no idea who she was and no parent has reported her missing.

The child has some jewelry in her possession and Brunetti tries to determine her name through the watch and ring. As the days tick by, Brunetti becomes more concerned that no parents have come forward. Finally, he finds her name through information on child crimes. She is the third child of a gypsy family, who are camped on the mainland.

The solution highlights the reality of Italian politics and prejudices. This is not a 'Leave it to Beaver' kind of ending. However, it is certainly thought provoking.

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