Good well written novel, very pleasant to read, endearing characters.
Although it is a medieval fantasy world, the fantasy side is very limited (no dwarves, elves or others, few monsters, very little magic). With hindsight, the story is more like a good crime scenario, in a fantasized Venice. Very nice, the beginning is quiet but from half the pace is accelerating, the suspense becomes terrible and we do not let go of the book.
Exactly--it is a medieval fantasy world without the extreme fantasy. Loved the book, sounds like you did as well.