The English Assassin
The English Assassin by Daniel Silva, published by Penguin Books in 2009, is a thrilling narrative that intertwines art restoration with espionage. In this edition, readers follow Gabriel Allon, an art restorer and occasional spy, who travels to Zurich to restore a masterpiece for a wealthy banker. Upon his arrival, he discovers his client murdered and a collection of priceless paintings, stolen by Nazis, is missing, setting off a chain of events that challenges his skills and instincts.
As the plot unfolds, Allon finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue, with Swiss authorities suspecting him of murder and a powerful group intent on keeping wartime secrets hidden. The story delves into themes of action, adventure, and suspense, as Allon must navigate dangerous waters to uncover the truth while evading an assassin he once trained. This edition spans 407 pages and is presented in English, offering a gripping exploration of historical espionage and the complexities of art in a world fraught with danger.
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Art restorer and sometime spy Gabriel Allon is asked to visit Zurich, to clean the work of an Old Master for a millionaire banker. But when he gets there he finds the corpse of his client in a pool of blood beneath the masterpiece, and discovers that a secret collection of priceless paintings – stolen by Nazis in the war – is missing.
With the Swiss authorities trying to pin the murder on Allon and a powerful cabal determined to make sure this wartime secret remains buried, the art restorer must use all his former spy skills to find out the truth. And with an assassin that he helped to train also on the loose, Allon will need all his wits just to stay alive …
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