The Apothecary's House by Adrian Mathews
When an old woman storms into the Rijks Museum demanding the return of her painting, archivist Ruth Braams cannot quell her curiosity. Ruth delves into the history of the piece of looted Nazi art and discovers an enigmatic picture with a disturbing wartime provenance. It also appears that the elderly Lydia is not the only claimant and, against strict bureau regulations, Ruth endeavours to help strengthen her case. Days later, Ruth begins to receive sinister anonymous threats, warning her to stay away from Lydia and the painting. As the threats escalate, Ruth realises that there must be far more to the painting's popularity, and she enters into a series of increasingly lethal adventures as she investigates the its secret symbolism . . . A brilliant evocation of Amsterdam that combines fascinating historical detail with a cast of sharply realised characters - a fast-paced, finely crafted, riveting mystery.
Adrian Mathews was born and brought up in London and read English at Cambridge University. For many years he was a lecturer at London University's British Institute in Paris, before becoming a full-time writer. He continues to live in France with his daughter, between homes in Paris and rural Touraine. His novel Vienna Blood won the prestigious CWA Silver Dagger Award in 1999 and The Apothecary's House was nominated for the 2005 Ian Fleming Steel Dagger.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780330441605 |
| ISBN 10 | 0330441604 |
| Title | The Apothecary's House |
| Author | Adrian Mathews |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2006-04-07 |
| Number of pages | 720 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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