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The narrative follows Jonathan Argyll, a passionate young art scholar who investigates a missing Raphael painting in a small Roman church. His quest leads him to uncover a series of events involving the painting's swift purchase, restoration, and auction, culminating in its destruction in a fire. As Argyll delves deeper, he questions the painting's authenticity and the motives of those involved. This blend of art, history, and mystery is enriched by articulate characters and insightful commentary, showcasing Iain Pears' meticulous attention to detail.
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The Raphael Affair, Iain Pears
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- 2001
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- Title
- The Raphael Affair
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Iain Pears
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Released
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9780425178928
- Series
- Jonathan Argyll
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Mystery & Thriller, Thriller, Detective Fiction, Southern Europe, Italy
- First published
- 1990
- Original title
- The Raphael affair
- Rating
- 3.45 out of 5
- Description
- The narrative follows Jonathan Argyll, a passionate young art scholar who investigates a missing Raphael painting in a small Roman church. His quest leads him to uncover a series of events involving the painting's swift purchase, restoration, and auction, culminating in its destruction in a fire. As Argyll delves deeper, he questions the painting's authenticity and the motives of those involved. This blend of art, history, and mystery is enriched by articulate characters and insightful commentary, showcasing Iain Pears' meticulous attention to detail.