Guido Brunetti

Guido Brunetti is the commissario of the Venice police. Brunetti has been on the job for a number of years and is somewhat jaded by the politics involved in the work. These politics involve mutual dislike between Brunetti and his boss, Vice Questore Patta. It is clear Patta does not respect Brunetti nor approve of his methods but Brunetti's service record is a valid testament to his honor.

Brunetti is married to Professoressa Paola Falier and together, they have two children, ages 14 and 17. Brunetti is completely devoted to Paola and his children, which can be seen in his behavior and open attentiveness. Brunetti has a special bond with daughter Chiara. Paola says that if Brunetti was a coin, Chiara would be the other side. Together with Paola, Guido provides well for his family.

Brunetti has little time for incompetence and going through channels that may slow or...