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White Nights by Ann Cleeves (Shetland #2) (August/Sept 25)
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I really liked this book: the sympathetic thief Mary; all the members of the religious community were interesting; a truly evil murderer; Flavia learning the political ropes, practicing on easily intimidated Jonathan. There was an interesting historical backstory. Jonathan got to do his research. And I felt sorry for the naive man who thought his money would be doubled (after all it was guaranteed!).
Very sorry there is only one more in the series.
Very sorry there is only one more in the series.
This is an entertaining series mixing art history, Rome, detective work and mystery up in a pleasing way. I wish my library carried these books, but since it doesn't I read one when it comes into my hands and always enjoy it. Though I can recommend reading them in order if possible.
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Another fun art mystery set in Rome, featuring Jonathan Argyll, academic and art dealer, and his partner Flavia di Stefano, member of the Art Police. There is a suspect Caravaggio being restored at a local monastery, an assault, a theft of artworks, and a soupçon of gang activity. Throw in a never-caught international art thief coming out of retirement and a prospective shuffle of roles within the Roman Art Police and you have a thoroughly enjoyable art heist mystery.
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