The Jewels of Paradise

In "The Jewels of Paradise," Donna Leon introduces Caterina Pellegrini, a Venetian with a doctorate in baroque opera, who relocates from Vienna to Manchester for her career. When she receives a chance to return to Venice to investigate two locked trunks containing the papers of the elusive composer Agostino Steffani, she uncovers a captivating tale of secrets, inheritance, and the intersection of music and history. As Caterina delves deeper, she realizes the treasures—and intrigues—held within these trunks may be far more complex than she ever anticipated.