Giotto’s Hand Pears, Iain Summary Fascinating art-crime novel set in Italy from the bestselling author of An Instance of the Fingerpost. Fascinating art-crime novel set in Italy from the bestselling author of An Instance of the Fingerpost. General Bottando of Rome's Art Theft Squad is in trouble: his theory that a single master criminal, dubbed 'Giotto', is behind a string of major art thefts has aroused the scorn of his arch enemy and rival, the bureaucrat Corrado Argan. He needs a result, and the confession of a dying woman may just provide the vital clue. In pursuit of the elusive Giotto, Bottando's colleague, Flavia di Stefano, sets off hotfoot for Florence, and English art dealer Jonathan Argyll is dispatched to London and then on to rural Norfolk...only to discover a body and a mystery which could lead to the greatest art find of his career... Perfect for fans of Arborist Merchandising Root, Self Service, Custom Stores, Science Fiction Crime & Mystery, Mysteries Books. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 272 pages · Paperback By Pears, Iain Details ISBN: 9780006490265 Author: Pears, Iain Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Language: English Publication date: 6 April 1999 Condition: Used – Like New About the authors Pears, Iain and Iain Pears More about this book Reviews Fascinating art-crime novel set in Italy from the bestselling author of An Instance of the Fingerpost.