Venetian Redemption A pageturning, atmospheric thriller set in Italy's most beautiful city

<P>The city of Venice is alive with celebrations for <I>Redentore</I>, the most spectacular festival of the year. The streets are lined with revellers eating and drinking, and boats travel along the canals into the <I>bacino </I>of San Marco in anticipation of the firework display.<br><br>It's going to be a night to remember, and all the more so for Nathan Sutherland and his wife Federica, who have been invited to an exclusive party in the company of the British Ambassador.<br><br>The festivities take a turn, however, when Nathan suddenly finds himself struggling for breath and is rushed to hospital. Tests show he has all the symptoms of aconite poisoning, a toxin derived from the deadly wolfsbane plant.<br><br>An unfortunate accident? Or a deliberate attempt to poison him? As Nathan investigates, he discovers many guests might just have had a motive for murder . . .</P>