About this title: Incipient international art dealer Jonathan Argyll is eager to be the conduit for a minor French painting on it's way to the buyer in Rome. But when he arrives, the buyer refuses the painting and then dies. Adding injury to insult, Argyll discovers that the painting he's holding is hot--apparently it was stolen during the war and played a part in the betrayal of the Resistance. Finally Flavia di Stefano, Argyll's girlfriend, is forced to take charge and save her incompetent boyfriend.
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Isis Publishing Ltd
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780753166192ISBN:0753166194
Description: Good. This is an EX-LIBRARY COPY. We only offer carefully selected, quality books, in this category. The normal stamps and labels may be present and the front flysheet has been tidily removed. The supplying library will benefit financially from your purchase. This book is in GOOD overall condition. It shows signs of having been read and has general light wear to the cover, spine and pages. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Gollancz
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780575055841ISBN:0575055847
Description: Hardcover, ex-library, with usual stamps and markings, in good all round condition. Ships within 24 hours. pp., 500grams, ISBN: 0575055847. read more
Description: Fine. 0425186474 Modest, superficial cover and edge wear, but does not detract from the overall near brand new condition. Not previously owned, pages clean and bright inside. Small fibre tip publishers remainder on end papers. A really nice copy. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: ISIS Publishing
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780753166185ISBN:0753166186
Description: Good. This is a LARGE PRINT EX-LIBRARY copy, in the following condition. This book is in GOOD overall condition. It shows signs of having been read and has general light wear to the cover, spine and pages. read more
Description: Good. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Your purchase also supports literacy charities. read more
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780425171486ISBN:0425171485
Description: Very Good. Very good. Light general wear, spine slant. Pages clean, tight, unmarked. Check mark first page. Mass market (rack) paperback. Glued binding. 278 p. Art History Mysteries. Audience: General/trade. read more
Description: Good. Spine is well creased. Covers show wear at the edges and corners. Good Grade C average reading copy. Binding is Mass Market Paperback. Pages tanning. Used books may have price stickers. Most orders ship on the next business day. read more
Binding: Mass-market paperback
Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780425171486ISBN:0425171485
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Mass market (rack) paperback. Glued binding. 278 p. Art History Mysteries. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Mass-market paperback
Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780425171486ISBN:0425171485
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Mass market (rack) paperback. Glued binding. 278 p. Art History Mysteries. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: HARPERCOLLINS
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780007121250ISBN:0007121253
Description: Paperback book in good condition at sensible price. Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: HARPERCOLLINS
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780007121250ISBN:0007121253
Description: Paperback book in good condition at a sensible price. Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
Binding: Mass-market paperback
Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780425171486ISBN:0425171485
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. 1st printing. Bright and colorful front cover. No distracting marks or store stamps. Very slight creases in spine. Mass market (rack) paperback. Glued binding. 278 p. Art History Mysteries. Audience: General/trade. read more
Description: Very Good. 0425171485 This mass market paperback book is in REAL GOOD SHAPE! ! FIRST EDITION! Full number line is 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1! Some creasing of the spine and minor signs of wear from reading--nothing major! SMOKE FREE HOME! Do not settle for worn, torn, throwaways. Pay a few pennies more for a book that looks a wrinkle or two away from near new! read more
"I'm so glad that I found a new mystery author to love now that I'm all finished with the "maisie dobbs" series. These "Jonathan Argyll" mysteries are not quite as heavy as the maisie dobbs but they have wonderful mysteries, a light sense of humor and good characters. I've only read this one and "Death and Restoration". This one was my fave. I'm excited for more."
"Very complex plot using the often nefarious goings-on of the international art market as a backdrop. "The art dealer Jonathan Argyll is stuck with a painting that only the most tasteless collector could love...and he finds himself right in the middle of a murder investigation." Great stuff and art history as well, really enjoyed this one."
"This was really a 3.5 star. I was fighting off a cold this weekend so I wallowed in mysteries. I saw the conclusion coming a mile away, but the writing is witty and funny, so I can overlook the obviousness. I will continue to read Iain Pears."
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