Murder at the National Gallery - (Capital Crimes) by Margaret Truman (Paperback)
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Highlights
- "Powerful . . . Fascinating . . . Truman absolutely amazes.
- About the Author: Margaret Truman has won faithful readers with her works of biography and fiction, particularly her ongoing series of Capital Crimes mysteries.
- 368 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective
- Series Name: Capital Crimes
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About the Book
The senior curator at the National Gallery finds a missing painting by Caravaggio--and plots a brilliant forgery scheme that turns into a portrait of blackmail and murder.Book Synopsis
"Powerful . . . Fascinating . . . Truman absolutely amazes."--Atlanta Journal & Constitution When the senior curator at Washington's famed National Gallery finds a missing painting by the Renaissance master Caravaggio, he mounts a world-class exhibition--and plots a brilliant forgery scheme that will stun the art world. "A thrilling chase."--Publishers WeeklyBut an artful deception suddenly becomes a portrait of blackmail and murder--as gallery owner and part-time sleuth Annabel Reed-Smith and her husband go searching for clues in the heady arena of international art and uncover a rare collection of unscrupulous characters that leads all the way to Italy. "Highly recommended . . . One of [Margaret] Truman's best."--Booklist
From the Back Cover
When the senior curator at Washington's famed National Gallery finds a missing painting by the Renaissance master Caravaggio, he mounts a world-class exhibition -- and plots a brilliant forgery scheme that will stun the art world.But an artful deception suddenly becomes a portrait of blackmail and murder -- as gallery owner and part-time sleuth Annabel Reed-Smith and her husband go searching for clues in the heady arena of international art and uncover a rare collection of unscrupulous characters that leads all the way to Italy.
Review Quotes
"HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ... One of [Margaret] Truman's best".
-- Booklist
About the Author
Margaret Truman has won faithful readers with her works of biography and fiction, particularly her ongoing series of Capital Crimes mysteries. Her novels let us into the corridors of power and privilege, poverty and pageantry in the nation's capital. She lives in Manhattan with her husband, Clifton Daniel, distinguished journalist, author, and editor. They have four sons and two grandchildren.Dimensions (Overall): 6.89 Inches (H) x 4.17 Inches (W) x 1.01 Inches (D)
Weight: .4 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 368
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective
Series Title: Capital Crimes
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Theme: Traditional
Format: Paperback
Author: Margaret Truman
Language: English
Street Date: May 28, 1997
TCIN: 93038711
UPC: 9780449219386
Item Number (DPCI): 247-03-3449
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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