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Highlights
- On March 24, 1946, World Chess Champion, Alexander Alekhine, is found dead in his hotel room in Estoril, Portugal.
- Author(s): Claudia Riess
- 304 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective
- Series Name: Art History Mystery
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Book Synopsis
On March 24, 1946, World Chess Champion, Alexander Alekhine, is found dead in his hotel room in Estoril, Portugal. The cause of death remains mired in controversy when, three-quarters of a century later, a letter of his that could rock the art world is unearthed in a routine home renovation in upstate New York. The letter is addressed to a person of international repute and offers information about art works looted during the German occupation of Paris.
When the young man in possession of the letter is brutally murdered, his mentor, art history professor Harrison Wheatley and Harrison's sleuthing partner, art magazine editor Erika Shawn, hurl themselves into the dual mission of tracking down both the killer and the looted art.
The hunt takes the couple to far-flung locations, and as the stakes rise along with the murder count, it looks like the denouement will take place far from the comforts of home.
Review Quotes
"Real-life art history made more interesting by the endearing romance of its two main characters." - S.R. Cronin (Becoming Extraordinary)
"...admirable research, sympathy for professional women wanting a family, the plight of LGBT couples, and an overall good heart for those who still believe in love in a cynical world." - Joan Baum (Easthampton newspaper: The Independent)
"Mystery. Pasion. Crime. All in one. What more could a book-lover want?" - Elizabeth Cooke (The Hotel Marcel Series)
"...a painting itself, rich with art and the artists who create masterpieces." - Jillian (Goodreads)
"Riess uses words as an artist uses a paintbrush. The words come to life." - J. Epstein, Ph.D.
"Complex and intriguing." - Kirkus Reviews
