Jones Philip Gwynne
Vengeance In Venice
Vengeance In Venice
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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***** Murder is the deadliest art An invitation to an exclusive event during the Venetian Biennale gives Honorary Consul Nathan Sutherland the perfect chance to drink prosecco in the sunshine and meet some of the greats of the art world. And then a world - famous critic is decapitated by one of the installations in the British Pavilion. A terrible accident it seems until a postcard is discovered in the victim's pocket: an image of Judith beheading Holofernes. But this is not just a one - off. Before long three more postcards have been sent out with deadly results. As the bodies pile up Nathan finds himself getting closer and closer to the truth but when he himself receives an image of Death bearing a scythe it becomes a race against time to save his own life ***** Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones I devoured all Philip's novels and felt transported to Venice with a new intimacy Val Mc Dermid Superb - always gripping beautifully constructed and vivid Stephen Glover Clever and great fun The 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*****
Title: Vengeance In Venice
Author(s): Jones Philip Gwynne
Publisher: Little Brown Book Group
Barcode: 9781472124005
Pages: 352 Pages
Publication Date: 6/11/2019
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***** Murder is the deadliest art An invitation to an exclusive event during the Venetian Biennale gives Honorary Consul Nathan Sutherland the perfect chance to drink prosecco in the sunshine and meet some of the greats of the art world. And then a world - famous critic is decapitated by one of the installations in the British Pavilion. A terrible accident it seems until a postcard is discovered in the victim's pocket: an image of Judith beheading Holofernes. But this is not just a one - off. Before long three more postcards have been sent out with deadly results. As the bodies pile up Nathan finds himself getting closer and closer to the truth but when he himself receives an image of Death bearing a scythe it becomes a race against time to save his own life ***** Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones I devoured all Philip's novels and felt transported to Venice with a new intimacy Val Mc Dermid Superb - always gripping beautifully constructed and vivid Stephen Glover Clever and great fun The 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*****
Title: Vengeance In Venice
Author(s): Jones Philip Gwynne
Publisher: Little Brown Book Group
Barcode: 9781472124005
Pages: 352 Pages
Publication Date: 6/11/2019
Category: Crime & Mystery
