Donna Leon (; born September 28, 1942) is the American author of a series of crime novels set in Venice, Italy, featuring the fictional hero Commissario Guido Brunetti. The novels are written in English, and have been translated into many foreign languages, although – at Leon's request – not into Italian, as she formerly lived there, still visits monthly, and prefers not to have recognition in the country. Early life and education. Donna Leon was born on September 28, 1942 in Montclair, New Jersey, to Roman Catholic parents, who had strong leanings to the Democratic party.
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Donna Leon (; born September 28, 1942) is the American author of a series of crime novels set in Venice, Italy, featuring the fictional hero Commissario Guido Brunetti. The novels are written in English, and have been translated into many foreign languages, although – at Leon's request – not into Italian, as she formerly lived there, still visits monthly, and prefers not to have recognition in the country. Early life and education. Donna Leon was born on September 28, 1942 in Montclair, New Jersey, to Roman Catholic parents, who had strong leanings to the Democratic party.
