A Death in Cornwall - (Gabriel Allon) by Daniel Silva

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Book Synopsis

#1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva delivers another stunning thriller in his action-packed tale of high stakes international intrigue.

A brutal murder, a missing masterpiece, a mystery only Gabriel Allon can solve . . .

Art restorer and legendary spy Gabriel Allon has slipped quietly into London to attend a reception at the Courtauld Gallery celebrating the return of a stolen self-portrait by Vincent van Gogh. But when an old friend from the Devon and Cornwall Police seeks his help with a baffling murder investigation, he finds himself pursuing a powerful and dangerous new adversary.

The victim is Charlotte Blake, a celebrated professor of art history from Oxford who spends her weekends in the same seaside village where Gabriel once lived under an assumed identity. Her murder appears to be the work of a diabolical serial killer who has been terrorizing the Cornish countryside. But there are a number of telltale inconsistencies, including a missing mobile phone. And then there is the mysterious three-letter cypher she left behind on a notepad in her study.

Gabriel soon discovers that Professor Blake was searching for a looted Picasso worth more than a $100 million, and he takes up the chase for the painting as only he can--with six Impressionist canvases forged by his own hand and an unlikely team of operatives that includes a world-famous violinist, a beautiful master thief, and a lethal contract killer turned British spy. The result is a stylish and wildly entertaining mystery that moves at lightning speed from the cliffs of Cornwall to the enchanted island of Corsica and, finally, to a breathtaking climax on the very doorstep of 10 Downing Street.

Supremely elegant and suspenseful, A Death in Cornwall is Daniel Silva at his best--a dazzling tale of murder, power, and insatiable greed that will hold readers spellbound until they turn the final page.

Review Quotes

"Daniel Silva has once again written an entrancing novel of international suspense and unexpected detours that is both educational and satisfying. Beautifully yet simply written, the book's characters are memorable and their dialogue compelling...Gabriel Allon's escapades remain as captivating as ever..." -- The Cipher Brief, 4 out of 4 trench coats

"Prepare to be utterly captivated by Daniel Silva's latest masterpiece... A symphony of elegance, suspense, and relentless action, A Death in Cornwall is a dazzling, hypnotic tale of murder and mayhem that showcases Daniel Silva's unparalleled storytelling and highlights his prowess in the genre today... [T]his is Daniel Silva at his absolute finest." -- The Real Book Spy

"Daniel Silva has delivered another stunning thriller in his action-packed tale of high-stakes international intrigue." -- The Post and Courier