While investigating the mutilation of a painting in a London gallery, journalist Minto Maitland finds himself drawn into a horrific story of brutality and betrayal during the Hungarian revolution. Exposing odd connections to art dealer Alexander Courtney, Maitland suspects an appalling secret.
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Island Of The Dead by Philip Hook
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Island Of The Dead Reviews
The Island of the Dead 'Philip Hook contrives to make the world in which he lives and works a vividly clear background for a suspense story' Glasgow Herald 'Taut novel of intrigue' South Wales Argus 'A classic thriller... It's easy to get hooked on Hook' Northern Echo 'The story flows stylishly... the characters are convicingly drawn' Sunday Telegraph 'A most imaginative and unusual novel' Manchester Evening News
About Philip Hook
Philip Hook is a senior director of Sotheby's and appears regularly as picture expert on BBC1's hugely popular The Antiques Roadshow. He read History of Art at Cambridge, where he also gained a soccer blue. He is a passionate Chelsea supporter.
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