![]() ![]() Throughout he is out of his depth, and out of his field. The blurb talks about the moral dilemmas facing the character: an honest man who takes a dishonest approach to acquiring a painting he thinks might be a lost masterpiece by Breugel. ![]() There are elements of social satire, and farce, and the voice of the narrator is convincingly maintained throughout – he’s clever and educated, a philosopher with obsessive drive, and poor judgement. This is a book for the art lover, or the history buff, who enjoys suspense without violence. I think I read it then, having discovered it recently tucked up high on my bookshelf, but it was worth a second look. Shortlisted for various prizes in 1999 when first published, this book is an intellectual thriller with a element of comedy. ![]()
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