When art dealer Jonathan Argyll arrives in Los Angeles to drop off a painting, he discovers that there are a few devils loose in the City of Angels
Iain Pears Books
August 8, 1955
Iain Pears crafts narratives that delve into the intricate interplay of history, art, and human nature. His novels often explore how events are perceived and recounted from multiple viewpoints, uncovering truth through layers of interpretation. Pears excels at constructing compelling stories that challenge the reader's ability to discern fact from fiction. His style is marked by meticulous detail and intellectual depth, offering a rich and engaging reading experience.
Set in 17th-century England, this historical mystery unfolds through four distinct narrators, each providing their perspective on a murder that intertwines their lives. As secrets are revealed and truths emerge, the story explores themes of betrayal, love, and the complexities of human nature against a backdrop of political intrigue. The intricate plot and rich historical detail make it a captivating read, appealing to fans of both mystery and historical fiction.
Three men live and fall in love in Provence during three very different times of crisis: the fall of the Roman Empire, the Black Death and World War II. Their problems, however, are strikingly similar
Arcadia
- 608 pages
- 22 hours of reading
The book was first released in hardcover in Great Britain by Faber Faber and Faber Ltd. in 2015. It showcases a unique narrative style and explores themes that resonate with contemporary readers, offering a fresh perspective on its subject matter. The publication marks a significant addition to the literary landscape of that year.
Stone's Fall
- 608 pages
- 22 hours of reading
Set against a rich historical backdrop, this novel weaves a vast and intricate mystery that showcases the author's ambition and complexity. Following the success of "An Instance of the Fingerpost," the narrative promises to engage readers with its dazzling storytelling and multifaceted plot, inviting exploration into a world filled with intrigue and depth.
Witty Italian art-history crime series featuring English dealer Jonathan Argyll, from the author of the best-selling literary masterpiece, 'An Instance of the Fingerpost'.
A novel about an Italian general who tries to prevent the theft of a painting being restored in a monastery.
Flavia di Stefano of Rome's Art Theft Squad and art historian Jonathan Argyll have charmed mystery readers around the world. Their latest case is baffling to the extreme, when clues from a Titian researcher's death by mugging point to murder -- and a criminal conspiracy...
The Raphael Affair
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
English art scholar Jonathan Argyll was amazed to find himself arrested for vagrancy-while searching for a long-lost Raphael in a tiny Roman church. Although General Bottando of the Italian National Art Theft Squad has little confidence in Jonathan's theories, Bottando's lovely assistant, Flavia di Stefano, is intrigued by the idea of a lost classic, and by Jonathan himself. But in the midst of the painting's discovery and the resultant worldwide publicity, a new chain of events is set into action. First vandalism, then murder, surround the painting. And as new facts about its true nature emerge, Bottando sends Flavia and Jonathan to investigate--little knowing that the pair will be on the run for the truth... and for their very lives.
A dark and disturbing novel of suspense, set at the turn of the 20th century, by the bestselling author of An Instance of the Fingerpost.
