By its Cover

The violent death of a book collector leads Commissario Brunetti to the venerable Merula Library. In precious folios pages are missing. They were ruthlessly cut out. Was the victim a collector and art thief who got involved with the wrong people on the black market? But who murders for antiquarian book pages? And don't books stand for ideal values in addition to material ones? Brunetti suspects this and pushes the investigation further. Against the will of the traditional and influential Doge family Morosini-Albini, whose proud progenitor is currently running for Venice's mayor's office and who therefore wants to hide a centuries-old secret.

Writing:
  • Donna Leon

Stars:
Release Date: 2000-10-12
Seasons: 1
TMDb: 7.3/10
  • Country: DE
  • Language: Deutsch
  • Runtime: 90

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The Anonymous Venetian
Episode 2 - The Anonymous Venetian
Fatal Remedies
Episode 3 - Fatal Remedies
A Noble Radiance
Episode 4 - A Noble Radiance
Death at La Fenice
Episode 5 - Death at La Fenice
Friends in High Places
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Quietly in Their Sleep
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Acqua Alta
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Doctored Evidence
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Uniform Justice
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A Sea of Troubles
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Wilful Behaviour
Episode 13 - Wilful Behaviour
Blood from a Stone
Episode 14 - Blood from a Stone
Through a Glass, Darkly
Episode 15 - Through a Glass, Darkly
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The Girl of His Dreams
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About Face
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A Question of Belief
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Rich Inheritance
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Beastly Things
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The Golden Egg
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By its Cover
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