Philip Gwynne Jones

Philip Gwynne Jones is a British author best known for his atmospheric Venetian crime series featuring Nathan Sutherland, an expatriate English consul and translator living in Venice. His debut novel, "The Venetian Game", introduced readers to the labyrinthine canals and shadowy corners of La Serenissima, followed by "Vengeance in Venice" and subsequent instalments. Jones himself moved to Venice in 2013, bringing authentic local knowledge and affection to his novels. His atmospheric writing captures the city's beauty, decay, and secrets while delivering clever mysteries laced with wit and charm. The series has garnered critical acclaim for its vivid sense of place.