Jones Philip Gwynne
Jones Philip Gwynne - The Venetian Candidate - Hardcover
Jones Philip Gwynne - The Venetian Candidate - Hardcover
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Description: An unputdownable thriller Gregory Dowling It is no surprise to find that Philip Gwynne Jones lives in Venice art and architecture interweave into a story that builds to an almost surreal climax Daily Mail Gwynne Jones's talent for evoking place and atmosphere is clear as ever Literary Review _______________ To tell the truth is a revolutionary act. Battered by floods and crushed by overtourism the city of Venice faces an uncertain future. The election of a new Mayor therefore has never felt more important. As the candidates jostle for position and alliances are made and promises broken Andrea Mazzon a controversial writer and historian emerges as a strong candidate. Nathan Sutherland meanwhile has more important things on his mind as he investigates the case of an elderly British academic who has disappeared whilse researching the fate of his grandfather during the Great War. The trail leads to a remote Common - wealth war cemetery where under the ice and snow Nathan makes a discovery that links the terrible events of a century ago with the electoral campaign in La Serenissima. A campaign that might ultimately set the victor on the road to the Senate - and on the road to murder _______________ Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones Superb - always gripping beautifully constructed and vivid Stephen Glover Clever and great fun T he Times Sinister and shimmering The Venetian Game is as haunting and darkly elegant as Venice itself L. S. Hilton bestselling author of Maestra The Venetian setting is vividly described good fluid writing makes for easy reading Literary Review Un - put - downable If you love Venice you'll love this because you'll be transported there in an instant. If you've not been to Venice read this book and then go. If you like intrigue and a clever plot you'll love this book Amazon reviewer 5***** The lively colourful narrative scuds along as briskly as a water taxi. you'll enjoy the ride Italia Magazine
Title: The Venetian Candidate
Author(s): Jones Philip Gwynne
Publisher: Little Brown Book Group
Barcode: 9781408715314
Pages: 400 Pages
Publication Date: 11/14/2023
Category: Crime & Mystery
Description: An unputdownable thriller Gregory Dowling It is no surprise to find that Philip Gwynne Jones lives in Venice art and architecture interweave into a story that builds to an almost surreal climax Daily Mail Gwynne Jones's talent for evoking place and atmosphere is clear as ever Literary Review _______________ To tell the truth is a revolutionary act. Battered by floods and crushed by overtourism the city of Venice faces an uncertain future. The election of a new Mayor therefore has never felt more important. As the candidates jostle for position and alliances are made and promises broken Andrea Mazzon a controversial writer and historian emerges as a strong candidate. Nathan Sutherland meanwhile has more important things on his mind as he investigates the case of an elderly British academic who has disappeared whilse researching the fate of his grandfather during the Great War. The trail leads to a remote Common - wealth war cemetery where under the ice and snow Nathan makes a discovery that links the terrible events of a century ago with the electoral campaign in La Serenissima. A campaign that might ultimately set the victor on the road to the Senate - and on the road to murder _______________ Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones Superb - always gripping beautifully constructed and vivid Stephen Glover Clever and great fun T he Times Sinister and shimmering The Venetian Game is as haunting and darkly elegant as Venice itself L. S. Hilton bestselling author of Maestra The Venetian setting is vividly described good fluid writing makes for easy reading Literary Review Un - put - downable If you love Venice you'll love this because you'll be transported there in an instant. If you've not been to Venice read this book and then go. If you like intrigue and a clever plot you'll love this book Amazon reviewer 5***** The lively colourful narrative scuds along as briskly as a water taxi. you'll enjoy the ride Italia Magazine
Title: The Venetian Candidate
Author(s): Jones Philip Gwynne
Publisher: Little Brown Book Group
Barcode: 9781408715314
Pages: 400 Pages
Publication Date: 11/14/2023
Category: Crime & Mystery
