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Monastic intrigue, art theft, and enigmatic murder.
If you're keen on a mystery that weaves art history with clever detective work, "Death and Restoration" is a good pick. Flavia di Stefano's adventure through the hallowed halls of an Italian monastery offers a delightful blend of ecclesiastical drama and crime-solving. The interplay between art and its power to conceal secrets creates a rich tapestry that's sure to captivate mystery lovers and those fascinated by the darker sides of history and religious institutions.
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ISBN: 9780006498759
Authors:
Iain Pears
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Date of Publication: 1998-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.69
(rated by 1115 readers)
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The monastery of San Giovanni has few treasures—only a painting doubtfully attributed to Caravaggio. So Flavia di Stefano of Rome’s Art Squad is surprised to receive a tip-off that a raid is being planned on the building.When the raid takes place, the thieves are disturbed and snatch the wrong painting, a curious icon of the Madonna, remarkable only for the affection in which it is held by the local population. Or is this what they wanted all along? Does the legend of the icon’s miraculous powers hold any clue? And who murdered the French dealer found in the Tiber soon afterwards?Flavia, with the help of English art dealer Jonathan Argyll, immerses herself in the intrigues of monastic and police politics in an attempt to solve the double mystery, but the solution is murkier and more complex than anyone could have known...
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Monastic intrigue, art theft, and enigmatic murder.
If you're keen on a mystery that weaves art history with clever detective work, "Death and Restoration" is a good pick. Flavia di Stefano's adventure through the hallowed halls of an Italian monastery offers a delightful blend of ecclesiastical drama and crime-solving. The interplay between art and its power to conceal secrets creates a rich tapestry that's sure to captivate mystery lovers and those fascinated by the darker sides of history and religious institutions.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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