The Case of the Vanishing Painting by Brian Gallagher

The Case of the Vanishing Painting by Brian Gallagher

A valuable painting leaves Galway in a guarded carriage. When the train arrives in Dublin, the painting is gone, and the train's guard is suspected.Twins Deirdre and Tim know their father isnt a thief, and theyre determined to find out who is. Soon the children are battling not just to clear his name, but for their very lives!

Overall a very rewarding and enjoyable story that is sure to make children aged 9+ to feel part of the adventureHighlighting the wisdom and strength of children, this is a book full of wonderful language that is sure to fuel its readers literacy and reading skills

-- ChildrensBooksIreland.ie

A well-plotted crime story with a distinctive setting and appealing cast, this has much to offer young readers

-- Books for Keeps

twists and turns aplenty keep this historical fiction action-packed, while Gallagher’s masterful recreation of early 20th century Dublin adds atmosphere to this nail-biting mystery

-- Irish Examiner

a thrilling adventure

-- Armadillo Magazine

Accurate glimpses into the world of 1911 Dublin combine with masterful characterisation throughout and perfect plot developments and twists that will hold the attention of any reader. It is compelling reading; fast-paced, intriguing, clever, dramatic twists and turns, brave, loyal, full of friendship…. It’s everything you want in a mystery…or in historical fiction, for that matter. Simply wonderful!

-- Fallen Star Stories

BRIAN GALLAGHER was born in Dublin. He is a full-time writer whose plays and short stories have been produced in Ireland, Britain and Canada. He has worked extensively in radio and television, writing many dramas and documentaries. Brian is the author of four adult novels, and his other books of historical fiction for young readers are Winds of Change set against the backdrop of Land League agitation, evictions and boycotting in 1880's Ireland; One Good Turn and Friend or Foe – both set in Dublin in 1916; Stormclouds, which takes place in Northern Ireland during the turbulent summer of 1969; Secrets and Shadows, a spy novel that begins with the North Strand bombings during the Second World War; Taking Sides, about the Irish Civil War; Across the Divide, set during the 1913 Lockout; Arrivals, a time-slip novel set between modern and early-twentieth-century Ontario, and Pawns, set during Ireland’s War of Independence. Brian lives with his family in Dublin. Find out more about Brian's books at briangallagherwriter.com

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ISBN 13	9781788493918
ISBN 10	1788493915
Title	The Case of the Vanishing Painting
Author	Brian Gallagher
Series	The Case Of
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	O'Brien Press Ltd
Year published	2024-02-19
Number of pages	224
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.