The Raphael Affair Pears, Iain Summary The novel which began Iain Pears's acclaimed art crime series, introducing General Bottando and Flavia di Stefano of the Italian National Art Theft Squad. The novel which began Iain Pears's acclaimed art crime series, introducing General Bottando and Flavia di Stefano of the Italian National Art Theft Squad. When English art historian, Jonathan Argyll, is caught breaking into a church in Rome, he has an astonishing story to tell. He claims that the church contains a genuine Raphael, hidden under a painting by Mantini. Further investigation reveals that the painting has disappeared...to reappear later in the hands of top English art dealer, Edward Byrnes. Soon Byrnes is able to unveil the Raphael before an amazed world. But how had he found out about the hidden masterpiece? And there is also the curious matter of the forger whose safety deposit box contains some highly suspicious sketches. Then a hideous act of vandalism is perpetrated. Murder is to follow...and General Bottando of Italy's Art Theft Squad faces the most critical challenge of his whole career. Perfect for fans of Arborist Merchandising Root, Self Service, Custom Stores, Science Fiction Crime & Mystery, Contemporary Fiction Books, Mysteries Books. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 256 pages · Paperback By Pears, Iain Details ISBN: 9780006511120 Author: Pears, Iain Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Language: English Publication date: 6 April 1999 Condition: New About the authors Pears, Iain and Iain Pears More about this book Reviews The novel which began Iain Pears's acclaimed art crime series, introducing General Bottando and Flavia di Stefano of the Italian National Art Theft Squad.
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