The Art of Deception
When Alan Cleverden is left a number of paintings in his grandfather's will, he is uncertain whether they are originals or well-produced copies. But an unscrupulous trader in works of art knows their true worth, and exploits the situation, involving Cleverden in his shady activities.
A major heist is planned by the trader, which first requires the theft of many of Turner's paintings. These are held to ransom in exchange for priceless artifacts displayed in the British Museum.
A pawn in a highly charged affair, the odds are against Cleverden as he tries to free himself from the trader's clutches, keep the Turners safe, and return to their original owners the paintings his grandfather acquired during the Second World War.
“One word to the authorities, he would most certainly serve time.”Artifice
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| Title | Artifice: The Art of Deception |
|---|---|
| Author | Patrick Gooch |
| Publisher | Potter Publishers |
| Category | Thriller / Crime |
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