'Four antique notebooks are inherited by Cornelia Stein in London. They tell the story of Italy's most infamous female artist. A woman once known as 'the Whore of Rome' a victim of rape and torture and a figure of contempt.
The uncensored account of her scandalous life - told in Artemisia Gentileschi's own words - creates a furore in the art world, corrupt dealers and unscrupulous collectors vying with each other to obtain the notorious journals.
And so the lives of two unlikely women mesh. One from the 17th Century, the other from the 21st Century.
Determined to protect the notebooks, Stein finds herself challenged by dealers willing to use intimidation and violence to achieve their ends. Under increasing pressure, dangerous attacks and hazardous threats, Stein fights to protect her own life - and the legacy of a genius.'
Praise for Alex Connor:
'A barnstormer of a book from page one. An intriguing crime thriller to satisfy any fan of this genre. ' Crime Squad
'Convincing characters and a fast moving plot.' Publishers Weekly USA
'So well-written...There are twists and turns along the way and it keeps you guessing right until the end. Superb!' Eurocrime
'Everybody should be forced to take a spoonful of Alex Connor every day.' Daily Telegraph
'Really, really good entertainment from Alex Connor.' Books Monthly, Crime and Thriller
Genre: Mystery
The uncensored account of her scandalous life - told in Artemisia Gentileschi's own words - creates a furore in the art world, corrupt dealers and unscrupulous collectors vying with each other to obtain the notorious journals.
And so the lives of two unlikely women mesh. One from the 17th Century, the other from the 21st Century.
Determined to protect the notebooks, Stein finds herself challenged by dealers willing to use intimidation and violence to achieve their ends. Under increasing pressure, dangerous attacks and hazardous threats, Stein fights to protect her own life - and the legacy of a genius.'
Praise for Alex Connor:
'A barnstormer of a book from page one. An intriguing crime thriller to satisfy any fan of this genre. ' Crime Squad
'Convincing characters and a fast moving plot.' Publishers Weekly USA
'So well-written...There are twists and turns along the way and it keeps you guessing right until the end. Superb!' Eurocrime
'Everybody should be forced to take a spoonful of Alex Connor every day.' Daily Telegraph
'Really, really good entertainment from Alex Connor.' Books Monthly, Crime and Thriller
Genre: Mystery
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