The immaculate deception by iain pears waterstones. Arcadiais a gripping tale, with memorable characters who lead us through the plot s twists and turns to the book s deeply satisfying resolution. Iain pears is the author of the new york times bestseller an instance of the fingerpost and the national bestseller the dream of scipio, as well as a series of acclaimed detective novels, a book of art history, and countless articles on artistic, financial, and historical subjects. Like his popular art history mysteries, iain pears s erudite historical novels are as well researched and intricately plotted as they are suspenseful and colorful. Iain george pears born 8 august 1955 is an english art historian, novelist and journalist. Iain pears mystery series is a delight from start to finish. From internationally bestselling author iain pears comes the seventh in his jonathan argyll series an intriguing mystery of love. This latest book is no exception with our heroine, flavia distefano, fighting her way through the confusion brought about by the theft and ransom of a painting from the local museum. Iain pears was born in 1955, educated at wadham college, oxford and won the getty scholarship to yale. So flavia di stefano, acting head of romes arttheft. Below is a list of iain pears jonathan argyll books in order of when they were first released which is the same as their chronological order. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author, isbn or.
Iain pears began his jonathan argyll series with his debut novel, the raphael affair. The immaculate deception kindle edition by pears, iain. From internationally bestselling author iain pears comes the seventh in his jonathan argyll series an intriguing myst. The book begins with flavia di stefano having been summoned by none less than the prime minister, antonio sabauda. Download the immaculate deception art history mystery. He has worked as a journalist, an art historian and a television consultant. Nov 27, 2001 from bestselling author iain pears comes an ingenious new mystery the seventh in his jonathan argyll series.
I have read, over the years, all of iain pears books and followed the two characters flavia and argyll though their adventures and loved them all. The series lasted seven novels, concluding in 2000 with the novel the immaculate deception. Get a free e book by joining our mailing list today. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the immaculate deception. Last year, in his electronic book of arcadia, he allowed the readers to switch between the multiple narratives. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. I noticed immaculate deception is listed in the intro.
His bestknown novel, an instance of the fingerpost, explored a 17thcentury oxford murder and its aftermath through the memoirs of. The immaculate deception by iain pears paperback harpercollins. He is the author of many books, including the bestselling an instance of the fingerpost and the dream of scipio he lives with his wife and son in oxford. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. In his most dazzling novel since the groundbreaking new york times bestseller an instance of the fingerpost, iain pears tells the story of john stone, financier and arms dealer. The immaculate deception jonathan argyll, book 7 by iain pears. He also wrote novels such as instance of the fingerpost, dream of scipio and stone falls, all excellent if you are interested in history in general. Below is a list of iain pears books in order of when they were originally released. Jul 02, 2007 buy the immaculate deception by pears, iain isbn. Iain pears was born in england in 1955 and was educated at wadham college, oxford. Iain pears has also written a novel series that features an art historian, jonathan argyll.
Below is a list of iain pears jonathan argyll books in order of when they were first released. Flavia di stefano is acting head of the italian art. From internationally bestselling author iain pears comes the seventh in his jonathan argyll series. With 1998s the instance of the fingerpost, his first break from the artcentered jonathan argyll series. The immaculate deception by iain pears 20050501 iain pears on. This book, although a fun read, was not pears best and i am assuming it is the last of series.
Iain pears has long been one of my favorite authors, andarcadiais another example of his masterful storytelling. He is the author of numerous works, including seven detective novels in the jonathan argyll series, a book of art history, and the new york times bestselling. The immaculate deception by iain pears signed first. The immaculate deception e book iain pears storytel. Iain pears is a journalist and art historian with a doctorate in art history from oxford. He studied at wadham college, oxford, graduating with a bachelor of arts ba degree, and at wolfson college, oxford. Kindle store go search best sellers gift ideas new releases. The immaculate deception book by iain pears official. The immaculate deception isbn 9780743272414 pdf epub. A return to the form that launched iain pears onto bestseller lists around the world. With 1998s the instance of the fingerpost, his first break from the artcentered jonathan argyll series, pears evoked the most rapturous praise of his career. The immaculate deception jonathan argyll, book 7 by iain pears book cover, description, publication history. He is the author of many books, including the bestsellin.
Very well written, filled with lots of art history, and quick reads. Immaculate deception, the by iain pears author autographed hardcover book first edition, first printing, mint, newunread in a flawless dust jacket in archival acetate cover, signed by the author. Pears combined his knowledge of art and his mystery writing technique in an instance of the fingerpost and other novels. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. His first novel was the raphael affair, published in 1990. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes. The immaculate deception and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. May 01, 2005 the immaculate deception pears, iain on. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. Pears has worked as an art historian, a tv consultant, and a journalist for many countries. This acclaimed book by iain pears is available at in several formats for your ereader. Iain pears has a wife with who they are blessed with children. Read the immaculate deception by iain pears available from rakuten kobo.
The immaculate deception is the seventh novel featuring flavia di stefano and jonathan argyll and perhaps, given its conclusion, the last. From internationally bestselling author iain pears comes the seventh in his jonathan argyll series an intriguing mystery of love, loss, and artistic license. The immaculate deception isbn 9780743272414 pdf epub iain. Under italian law, you can be jailed for two years for paying a ransom for a loved one whos kidnapped.
For newlywed and italian art theft squad head flavia di stefano, the honeymoon is over. He was educated at warwick school, an allboys public school in warwick. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Iain pears born 1955 is an english novelist who often draws on his expertise as an art historian to craft literary mysteries. Dick gregory full interview at the breakfast club power 105. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Buy the immaculate deception by iain pears from waterstones today. Iain pears books list of books by author iain pears. The immaculate deception by iain pears 4 editions first. From internationally bestselling author iain pears comes the seventh in his jonathan argyll series an intriguing mystery of love, loss, and artistic, isbn 9780743272414 buy the the immaculate deception ebook. Iain pears at the 2015 edinburgh international book festival. The immaculate deception by iain pears overdrive rakuten. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author, isbn or anything else. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers.
Iain pears was born in 1955, educated at wadham college, oxford and won the getty scholarship to yale university. Ill definitely be keeping an eye out for the earlier volumes. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Iain pears first book was published in 1988, which was entitled the discovery of painting. Events that take place off stage in the book, such as the moving death of a previously dislikable character, are presented fully in. For newlywed and italian art theft squad head flavia di stefano, the honeymoon is over when a painting, borrowed from the louvre and en route to a celebratory exhibition, is stolen. Though pearss epigrams are not in the same league with oscar wildes, his grasp of melodrama, honed on his seven mysteries starring romes arttheft squad the immaculate deception, 2000, etc. Author of the bernini bust, the bernini bust, giottos hand, the portrait, the raphael affair, death and restoration, an instance of the fingerpost, the dream of scipio. The immaculate deception for newlywed and italian art theft squad head flavia di stefano, the honeymoon is over when a painting, borrowed from the louvre and en route to a celebratory exhibition, is stolen. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The immaculate deception by pears, iain 2010 paperback. The immaculate deception by pears, iain 2010 paperback on. And prime minister antonio sabaudas not about to do time for the return of a mere painting, even if that painting is an oftstolen claude lorraine borrowed from the louvre whose safety sabaudas government has personally guaranteed.
From bestselling author iain pears comes an ingenious new mystery the seventh in his jonathan argyll series. His first novel, the raphael affair 1991, introduced jonathan argyll, a detective art historian who works with the italian art squad. Download books offline, listen to several books simultaneously, switch to. The immaculate deception ebook by iain pears rakuten kobo. The immaculate deception jonathan argyll series, book 7.
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