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Benvenuto Cellini, master artisan of Renaissance Italy, once crafted a beautiful amulet prized for its unimaginable power-and untold menace. Now the quest to recover this legendary artifact depends upon one man: David Franco, a brilliant but skeptical young scholar at Chicago's world-renowned Newberry Library. What begins as a simple investigation spirals into a tale of dangerous intrigue, as Franco races from the châteaux of France to the palazzos...
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Publisher
Bantam Books
Pub. Date
2005, c2004
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English
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Detectives John May and Arthur Bryant, in charge of the Peculiar Crimes Unit, put their careers on the line when they decide to investigate the death of Ruth Singh, an elderly woman who rarely left her home, but who was dressed for an outing at the time her body was discovered, and had river water in her throat.
4) Bone Island Trilogy Complete Collection: Ghost Memories ; Ghost Shadow ; Ghost Night ; Ghost Moon
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Series
Bone Island trilogy volume 3
Publisher
MIRA Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Now available for the first time in a complete box set, rediscover Bone Island, a trilogy of haunting suspense and thrilling romance, only from New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham. Ghost Memories In the prequel to the trilogy, pirate Bartholomew Miller creates the curse that will haunt his island home for centuries. Ghost Shadow Katie O he vows to protect Kelsey Donovan as she returns to the old home of her grandfather, a recluse and...
5) Rift in Time
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Publisher
RosettaBooks / Open Road Integrated Media
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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The bestselling author of the Secret of the Rose series turns to the Holy Land, where the supposed discovery of Noah's Ark challenges a new world order. Arabia, 1898. A sole pilgrim embarks on a quest to verify the truths of the Old Testament -- and is murdered ever so close to the proof he seeks. A revelation that will remain undiscovered for decades ... Turkey, present day. Scientists, historians, and preachers have dreamed of this moment for centuries....
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Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Wagner hits all the right notes in this debut. His likable protagonist engages, plus the Italian angle is always appealing. Perfect for readers who enjoy a complex puzzle, a bit of humor, and a fairly gentle procedural. Don't miss this one. -- Library Journal STARRED review Rick Montoya has moved from New Mexico to Rome, embracing the life of a translator. He's settling in to la dolce vita when a school friend who is now senior in the Italian Art...
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