‘An engaging insight into art, obsession and 20th century history… An entertaining, picaresque thriller which will reward many a reader.’ Thomas Waugh.
1945.
World War II ends, and artist Sam Gaskell heads for New York. He is in search of his best painting, which he realises isn't finished, to bring it to perfection.
His obsessive quest puts him in danger of losing Antonia Morgenstern - the love of his life.
The artist follows a fresh lead, as he realises that private detective Marlene Quinn is on his trail. He knows that she will pursue him to the ends of the earth.
Sam eventually tracks the painting to a convent in Liechtenstein, where he encounters a figure from his past who he did not expect to see again.
The artist once again has a chance of happiness, but once again his obsession overrules his heart.
Does triumph or tragedy await Sam Gaskell?
Anton Gill’s notable credits include The Journey Back From Hell (conversations with concentration camp survivors), A Dance Between Flames (cultural history of Berlin between the Wars) and An Honourable Defeat (a history of the German resistance). He is also the author of three detective novels set in Ancient Egypt. Anton Gill lives in London.
Praise for Anton Gill:
‘Immensely informative and readable...Gill fills in the political history of Berlin between the wars with brilliantly evocative passages describing the cultural scene in theatre, opera, cinema, architecture, cafés and clubs.’ Stephen Spender in The Times. (The Journey Back from Hell)
'Resounds with authenticity ... a wonderful tale.' Charles Spencer, Mail on Sunday. (The Great Escape)
'Both a gripping thriller and a warning from history.' Richard Foreman. (Into Darkness)
Genre: Historical Mystery
1945.
World War II ends, and artist Sam Gaskell heads for New York. He is in search of his best painting, which he realises isn't finished, to bring it to perfection.
His obsessive quest puts him in danger of losing Antonia Morgenstern - the love of his life.
The artist follows a fresh lead, as he realises that private detective Marlene Quinn is on his trail. He knows that she will pursue him to the ends of the earth.
Sam eventually tracks the painting to a convent in Liechtenstein, where he encounters a figure from his past who he did not expect to see again.
The artist once again has a chance of happiness, but once again his obsession overrules his heart.
Does triumph or tragedy await Sam Gaskell?
Anton Gill’s notable credits include The Journey Back From Hell (conversations with concentration camp survivors), A Dance Between Flames (cultural history of Berlin between the Wars) and An Honourable Defeat (a history of the German resistance). He is also the author of three detective novels set in Ancient Egypt. Anton Gill lives in London.
Praise for Anton Gill:
‘Immensely informative and readable...Gill fills in the political history of Berlin between the wars with brilliantly evocative passages describing the cultural scene in theatre, opera, cinema, architecture, cafés and clubs.’ Stephen Spender in The Times. (The Journey Back from Hell)
'Resounds with authenticity ... a wonderful tale.' Charles Spencer, Mail on Sunday. (The Great Escape)
'Both a gripping thriller and a warning from history.' Richard Foreman. (Into Darkness)
Genre: Historical Mystery
Praise for this book
"An engaging insight into art, obsession and 20th century history...An entertaining, picaresque thriller which will reward many a reader." - Thomas Waugh
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