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Renowned bone detective Bill Brockton and his intrepid assistant, Miranda, are about to get immersed in murder and intrigue in Avignon, France, home of the popes for most of the fourteenth century. But first, in this artful prequel to The Inquisitor's Key, other mischief is afoot in the ancient walled city. Inspector René Descartes of the French National Police is roused from a deep sleep to investigate a break-in at the Petit Palais, Avignon's museum of medieval masterpieces. Descartes's show more discovery plunges him into an elaborate, art-lined labyrinth: a labyrinth that leads him to a master forger's studio . . . and to a charred corpse. Just as he's finally closing the case, Descartes gets called to an even more bizarre death scene, where his path—and his fate—will collide with those of Brockton and Miranda. show lessTags
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I really loved this short story and the preview to Jefferson Bass's new book. The short story involves a French police investigator who responds to a robbery at an art museum, only to find out the thief had actually added a painting -- a painting that is an exact copy of the one displayed at the museum.
The story's opening and the character of Inspector René Descartes drew me immediately into the story. I enjoyed reading the Inspector's thoughts about art, how he allowed his mind to open and gained an appreciation of the paintings. In the beginning I was thrown a little when I realized the story wasn't going to include Bill Brockton (at least, not yet). But I enjoyed the Inspector and after reading the preview of The Inquisitor's Key I show more am really looking forward to reading it! show less
The story's opening and the character of Inspector René Descartes drew me immediately into the story. I enjoyed reading the Inspector's thoughts about art, how he allowed his mind to open and gained an appreciation of the paintings. In the beginning I was thrown a little when I realized the story wasn't going to include Bill Brockton (at least, not yet). But I enjoyed the Inspector and after reading the preview of The Inquisitor's Key I show more am really looking forward to reading it! show less
This Mystery novel itself is a mystery!
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Given that, I THOUGHT I was getting the short story "Madonna and Corpse". However, upon opening the book, I was treated to a surprise bonus: the entire next novel in the series (the Inquisitor's Key) is included as well!!
Both are 4star material by the way.
I have no way to know if This item has been changed since I purchased it.
Given that, I THOUGHT I was getting the short story "Madonna and Corpse". However, upon opening the book, I was treated to a surprise bonus: the entire next novel in the series (the Inquisitor's Key) is included as well!!
Both are 4star material by the way.
A short pre-story which introduces a new character, a French detective and a art restorer as well as the beginning chapters of [book:The Inquisitor's Key|11769020], which comes out on Tuesday. Learned quite a bit about art forgery and looking forward to reading the new book, which goes back into the past and the history of the Knights Templar. As this is one of my favored subjects in history I am looking forward to seeing how this is handled in Bass's capable hands.
Short prequel to be read before the latest book by the same author: The Inquisitor’s Key aka The Bones of Avignion.
I liked it, but think it was too expensive, it should have been a giveaway (freebie).
Don't be fooled by the supposed length, half of it is a preview of The Inquisitor’s Key.
Started and finished on the same day.
I liked it, but think it was too expensive, it should have been a giveaway (freebie).
Don't be fooled by the supposed length, half of it is a preview of The Inquisitor’s Key.
Started and finished on the same day.
I was so disappointed and dissatisfied. I would not recommend this to anyone who thinks they are reading about Bill Brockton and his PhD assistant Miranda Lovelady.
A prequel to the Inquisitor's Keys. A likely reason to travel to France for research. Failed as a valid literary transition.
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Jefferson Bass is the pseudenym of the writing team of Jon Jefferson and William Bass.
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- Original publication date
- 2012
- People/Characters
- Bill Brockton; Miranda Lovelady; René Descartes; Madame Clergue; Pascal; Jacques Dubois (show all 8); Henri Devereaux; Reginald Smythe (Detective Sergeant)
- Important places
- Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- First words
- Descartes
The Petit Palais Museum
Avignon, France
"Turn off that damned alarm!"
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- Reviews
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Ebook
- ISBNs
- 2
- ASINs
- 1
