An Englishman in Madrid Mendoza, Eduardo Summary Anthony Whitelands, an English art historian, is invited to Madrid to value an aristocrat's collection. Anthony Whitelands, an English art historian, is invited to Madrid to value an aristocrat's collection. At a welcome lunch he encounters Jose Antonio Primo de Rivera, founder and leader of the Falange, a nationalist party whose antics are bringing the country ever closer to civil war. The paintings turn out to be worthless, but before Whitelands can leave for London the duque's daughter Paquita reveals a secret and genuine treasure, held for years in the cellars of her ancestral home. Afraid that the duque will cash in his wealth to finance the Falange, the Spanish authorities resolve to keep a close eye on the Englishman, who is also being watched by his own embassy. As Whitelands--ever the fool for a pretty face--vies with Primo de Rivera for Paquita's affections, he learns of a final interested party: Madrid is crawling with Soviet spies, and Moscow will stop at nothing to secure the hidden prize. Perfect for fans of Arborist Merchandising Root, Self Service, Custom Stores, Literary Fiction, Literature & Fiction, Literary Fiction Books. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 354 pages · Hardcover By Mendoza, Eduardo Details ISBN: 9781623656065 Author: Mendoza, Eduardo Format: Hardcover Pages: 354 Language: English Publication date: 7 July 2015 Condition: Used – Like New About the authors Mendoza, Eduardo and Eduardo Mendoza · Publisher: MacLehose Press More about this book Reviews Anthony Whitelands, an English art historian, is invited to Madrid to value an aristocrat's collection.
