The Case of the Missing Madonna

by Lin Anderson

Genres: Private Investigators; Noir

Synopsis

A dashing English PI pursues a missing masterpiece and buried wartime secrets across the French Riviera in a “slick thriller with . . . heart-stopping action” (The Crime Review).

Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s Madonna is kept safe for the ages in the vaults of a monastery on the French island of St. Honorat—until the painting somehow disappears. Now the monastery has called upon British expat and professional fixer Patrick de Courvoisier to track an untraceable thief and recover the invaluable work of art.

At the same time, an old enemy from Patrick’s past with Her Majesty’s service has arrived in Cannes to search for another stolen painting. As it becomes clear that the two investigations are linked, Patrick’s enquiries put him at odds with his former employers as he uncovers a shocking secret the British Royal family would prefer to keep hidden.

“Full of fascinating history and lush descriptions of the French Riviera, this whodunit will snare readers from the opening page.” Publishers Weekly

"Courvoisier is what I like to call a 'Houdini Hero', he gets into seemingly impossible situations and manages to extricate himself with aplomb. But he seldom seems to lose his humanity. If you are a lover of this genre you'd be hard pressed not to enjoy it." Breakaway Reviewers

"Filled with double-crosses, fast-paced action, and the requisite beautiful woman, this is sure to entertain those who like their martinis stirred, not shaken" Booklist

"An exciting read for fans of Matthew Reilly, Lee Child, or Joseph Finder" Library Journal

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Release date: February 2, 2020

Publisher: Dunedin Media

Print pages: 210