Donna Leon
Donna Leon was born on September 28th, 1942 and is currently 82 years old. Donna Leon was born in Montclair, New Jersey, USA.
Donna Leon is the author of the Guido Brunetti series which currently consists of 33 novels. The Guido Brunetti series started in 1992 with the novel Death at La Fenice. The most recently released novel in the Guido Brunetti series was A Refiner’s Fire which was released in 2024. There are no upcoming novels for the Guido Brunetti series.
Donna Leon has also written the Non-Fiction series which has 5 books including Handel's Bestiary: In Search of Animals in Handel's Operas and Venetian Curiosities.
Donna Leon: Awards & Accolades
Leon's book, Friends in High Places won the Crime Writer's Association Award, Silver Dagger Award, in 2000.
Donna Leon books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Doctored Evidence was nominated for the Gumshoe Award, Best European Crime Novel, in 2005. Drawing Conclusions was nominated for the CrimeFest, Sounds of Crime Award, in 2012. Unto Us a Son Is Given was nominated for the Crime Writer's Association Award, Gold Dagger Award, in 2019.
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Donna Leon: F.A.Q
When was Donna Leon Born? How old is Donna Leon?
Donna Leon was born on September 28th, 1942. Donna Leon is currently 82 years old.
Where was Donna Leon Born?
Donna Leon was born in Montclair, New Jersey, USA and is American.
What book awards has Donna Leon won?
Leon's book, Friends in High Places won the award Crime Writer's Association Award, Silver Dagger Award, in 2000.
What was the first book Donna Leon wrote?
The first book written by Donna Leon was Death at La Fenice, published in 1992.
What was the most recent book Donna Leon wrote?
Her most recently released work was A Refiner’s Fire on July 9th, 2024.
Will there be any more books by Donna Leon?
Donna Leon does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
How many books has Donna Leon written?
Donna Leon has written 40 books. 33 books in the Guido Brunetti Series, 1 book in the Guido Brunetti Non-Fiction, 1 Standalone Novel, 5 books in the Non-Fiction.