Days without Number Goddard, Robert Summary " ... " ... Nick Paleologus, a coolly efficient Englishman, is summoned home to resolve a dispute that threatens to tear his family apart. His father Michael is a retired archaeologist and supposed descendant of the last Emperors of Byzantium. Michael has received a hugely generous offer for the family estate in Cornwall, but refuses to sell--and refuses to divulge why. Soon the stalemate between Nick's siblings and their father is tragically broken, and only then do they discover why their father was bound to protect the house at all costs ..."--Page 4 of cover. Perfect for fans of Arborist Merchandising Root, Self Service, Custom Stores, Science Fiction Crime & Mystery, Mysteries Books. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 464 pages · Paperback By Goddard, Robert Details ISBN: 9780552148788 Author: Goddard, Robert Format: Paperback Pages: 464 Language: English Publication date: 1 December 2003 Condition: Used – Very Good About the authors Goddard, Robert and Robert Goddard · Publisher: Corgi More about this book Reviews Michael Paleologus, retired archaeologist and supposed descendant of the last Emperors of Byzantium, lives alone in a remote and rambling house in Cornwall.