Suffer the Little Children

In "Suffer the Little Children," the sixteenth installment of Donna Leon's acclaimed Commissario Guido Brunetti series, the Venetian detective plunges into a chilling kidnapping case that unveils the shadowy side of the medical establishment. Called to the hospital by a silent pediatrician who has been attacked and had his young son abducted, Brunetti grapples with a web of infertility, desperation, and illicit activities. As Brunetti explores the chilling circumstances, his colleague Inspector Vianello uncovers a troubling scam involving local pharmacists and doctors, revealing deeper secrets hidden within the city's façade. This novel promises both gripping twists and a vivid portrayal of Venice's complex social landscape.