The Forgery of Venus [Lingua Inglese]: A Novel - Rilegato

Gruber, Michael

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ISBN 10: 0060874481 ISBN 13: 9780060874483

Casa editrice: William Morrow & Co, 2008

Riassunto

Having inherited his father's considerable artistic talents but unable to find buyers for his traditional works in the face of his peers' contemporary creations, Chaz Wimont accepts a commission to restore an antique fresco in a European castle, a job that brings unexpected success and a sinister offer.

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Recensione

“Tantalizing...exhilarating. Retains the power from the first chapter to keep readers desperate for the suspenseful, addictive fix of every succeeding one. FORGERY OF VENUS is a highly intelligent novel that entertains and educates.” (USA Today)

“Ingenious...The author owns his subject matter and packs it with well-researched details, making this...a successful, suspenseful examination of insanity, forgery and reality.” (Chicago Sun-Times)

“(An) imaginative novel of psychological suspense.” (Boston Globe)

“Michael Gruber’s new thriller, THE FORGERY OF VENUS, is as layered as a luminous portrait by an old master. A tour-de-force combination of suspense and characterization, as well as a primer on the world of art and art forgery.” (Seattle Times)

“Gruber writes passionately and knowledgeably about art and its history--and he writes brilliantly about the shadowy lines that blur reality and unreality. Fans of intelligent, literate thrillers will be well rewarded.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))

“Irresistible. Fast, Frightening and, as usual, richly imagined.” (Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review))

“Gruber writes thrillers for smart people. This novel is about art and creativity. That sounds lofty, but Gruber gives it humor and heart. The ensuing drama, involving a forgery believed to be the work of Diego Velazquez, keeps you on your toes.” (Arizona Republic)

“Gruber is on a roll...[a] terrific art-historical thriller...a perfect place to get lost for a few days. Once again, Gruber mines a popular vein and strikes gold.” (Booklist (starred review))

“Smart and literate. Gruber approaches art with obvious appreciation, and has woven a clever story with plenty of detail.” (Wichita Eagle)

“A quick and sharp romp through the art world. Downright delicious.” (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

L'autore

New York Times bestselling author Michael Gruber is the author of five acclaimed novels. He lives in Seattle.

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• Editore: William Morrow & Co
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0060874481
• ISBN 13: 9780060874483
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 318