An Inside Job - by Daniel Silva

About the Book

"Gabriel Allon has been awarded a commission to restore one of the most important paintings in Venice. But when he discovers the body of a mysterious woman floating in the waters of the Venetian Lagoon, he finds himself in a desperate race to recover a lost masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci. The painting, a portrait of a beautiful young girl, has been gathering dust in a storeroom at the Vatican Museums for more than a century, misattributed and hidden beneath a worthless picture by an unknown artist. Because no one knows that the Leonardo is there, no one notices when it disappears one night during a suspicious power outage. No one but the ruthless mobsters and moneymen behind the theft -- and the mysterious woman whom Gabriel found in a watery grave in Venice. A woman without a name. A woman without a face. The action moves at breakneck speed from the galleries and auction houses of London to an enclave of unimaginable wealth on the French Riviera -- and, finally, to a shocking climax in St. Peter's Square, where the life of a pope hangs in the balance. An elegant and stylish journey through the dark side of the art world and the Vatican's murky finances..."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Art restorer and legendary spy Gabriel Allon must solve the perfect crime in the dazzling new tale of murder, greed, and corruption from #1 New York Times bestselling novelist Daniel Silva.

"Daniel Silva spins a yarn better than any living author and I appreciated the chance to disappear into a great book, if only for a single night (there is no stopping a Silva book once I've begun). --Todd Wilkins, Best Thriller Books

Sometimes the only way to recover a stolen masterpiece is to steal it back . . .

Gabriel Allon has been awarded a commission to restore one of the most important paintings in Venice. But when he discovers the body of a mysterious woman floating in the waters of the Venetian Lagoon, he finds himself in a desperate race to recover a lost masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci.

The painting, a portrait of a beautiful young girl, has been gathering dust in a storeroom at the Vatican Museums for more than a century, misattributed and hidden beneath a worthless picture by an unknown artist. Because no one knows that the Leonardo is there, no one notices when it disappears one night during a suspicious power outage. No one but the ruthless mobsters and moneymen behind the theft -- and the mysterious woman whom Gabriel found in a watery grave in Venice. A woman without a name. A woman without a face.

The action moves at breakneck speed from the galleries and auction houses of London to an enclave of unimaginable wealth on the French Riviera -- and, finally, to a shocking climax in St. Peter's Square, where the life of a pope hangs in the balance. An elegant and stylish journey through the dark side of the art world and the Vatican's murky finances, An Inside Job proves once again that Daniel Silva is the reigning master of international intrigue and suspense.

Review Quotes

"The Allon book we need this summer. Daniel Silva continues weaving spy stories that fall wonderfully between the pulp action thrillers of Ian Fleming and the thinking man spy stories of John le Carré. With A Death in Cornwall, Silva fans have another reason to celebrate this July." - The Moultrie Observer on A Death in Cornwall
"Daniel Silva spins a yarn better than any living author and I appreciated the chance to disappear into a great book, if only for a single night (there is no stopping a Silva book once I've begun)."
- Todd Wilkins, Best Thriller Books
"Gabriel Allon is at the top of his game in AN INSIDE JOB.... There's no question that Gabriel will be back. Daniel Silva would face the wrath of his readers if he dared forsake his greatest character." - Bookreporter
"Prepare to be utterly captivated by Daniel Silva's latest masterpiece. . . . A symphony of elegance, suspense, and relentless action, A Death in Cornwall is a dazzling, hypnotic tale of murder and mayhem that showcases Daniel Silva's unparalleled storytelling and highlights his prowess in the genre today. Prepare to be spellbound until the very last page . . . this is Daniel Silva at his absolute finest." - The Real Book Spy on A Death in Cornwall
"Daniel Silva has once again written an entrancing novel of international suspense and unexpected detours that is both educational and satisfying. Beautifully yet simply written, the book's characters are memorable and their dialogue compelling...Gabriel Allon's escapades remain as captivating as ever." - The Cipher Brief on A Death in Cornwall
"While the term 'caper' might be used to describe the first half of this well-crafted suspense novel . . . the second half reveals a darker plot that seems ripped from the pages of recent international scandals." - Bookreporter.com on A Death in Cornwall