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Donna Leon
American crime novelist (born 1942)
Donna Leon (;[1] 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.[2]
Early life and education
Donna Leon was born on September 28, 1942[3] in Montclair, New Jersey,[4] to Roman Catholic parents, who had strong leanings to the Democratic party.
Her paternal grandparents were Spanish and her maternal grandparents were Irish and German. She grew up in Bloomfield, New Jersey.[2] Her parents put a strong focus on education for their daughter.
The Guardian reports: "Leon was teaching in Iran while attempting t