A Few Drops of Blood, Jan Merete Weiss
A Few Drops of Blood, Jan Merete Weiss
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A Few Drops of Blood

Author: Jan Merete Weiss

Narrator: Davina Porter

Unabridged: 8 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/22/2014

Synopsis

When the bodies of two men are found shockingly posed in the garden of an elderly countess, Captain Natalia Monte of the Carabiniere is assigned the case. Soon she finds herself shuttling between Naples' decadent art galleries and violent criminal underworld. If she is to succeed in solving the heinous crime, Natalia must deal with not only her own complicated past and allegiances but also those of the city as a whole. A Few Drops of Blood is a riveting and poetic exploration of the violence that lurks in the heart of beauty.

About Jan Merete Weiss

Jan Merete Weiss grew up in Puerto Rico. She studied poetry and painting at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design and received a master’s degree from NYU. Her poems have appeared in various literary magazines. She lives in New York, where she lectures at CUNY’s Lehman College.

About Davina Porter

Davina Porter has been enthralling listeners for over twenty-five years with her ability to mine the psychological depths of the characters she reads and bring them convincingly to life. In 2006, she won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Female Narration and in 2004 for Best Inspirational Literature Narration. She has been honored as an AudioFile Golden Voice and has won nineteen AudioFile Earphones Awards. As an actress, she has appeared on stage at the Vineyard Playhouse and the Square One Theater, among others.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Donni on March 14, 2020

I am torn on what to rate this book. I think it's beautifully written -- I think the author's way of describing settings is phenomenal. So much detail that is always all around us, but we often overlook as just part of the background. The characters are interesting and believable and sympathetic. Th......more

Goodreads review by John on July 16, 2023

An uplifting, fun tale. Nice introduction to Naples and its charming people, and great character development of two female cops. Good suggestion for the old ladies' book club. These are words that have no reference at all to this book! A better intro would be "abandon hope. all ye who enter here". In......more

Goodreads review by Kelly on May 15, 2017

Accidentally picked up the second book in this series first, but oh well. Don't think I'll be going back to read the first. I really thought this would be a slam-dunk: two female lead detectives investigating crime in Naples! But unfortunately I just couldn't really get into the story. There was an......more

Goodreads review by Mary on December 14, 2019

Adult fiction set in Naples, Italy. Second in series is very dark, sensational subject matter (and I don't mean that in a good way), depressing, a real downer. I enjoyed Weiss' descriptions of Naples, though.......more

Goodreads review by PaprikaSpazz on January 20, 2024

What a great book. Our protagonist is so real, with wisdom she doesn't really know she has. The settings in Naples and near the bay are tactile and so rich. Kind of a surprising ending.......more

Quotes

“Terrific…Memorable characters boost this atmospheric mystery redolent of the city’s art, architecture, and the détente that permits the Carabinieri and the Camorra to both operate in a state of tense and fragile peace.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Fans of Weiss’ series debut These Dark Things who have been awaiting a sequel will find their patience well rewarded by this strong follow-up.” Library Journal

Awards

  • Publishers Weekly Pick of the Week
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