Death In The Picture: A Cyrus Finnegan Mystery
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A cozy mystery set in the atmospheric world of fine art, Death in the Picture: A Cyrus Finnegan Mystery by Moncrieff Williamson introduces readers to the sharp-eyed and intellectually curious Cyrus Finnegan, an amateur sleuth whose investigations intersect with the rarefied circles of galleries, collectors, and connoisseurs. When a suspicious death surfaces amid the world of paintings and provenance, Finnegan applies his keen eye for detail — honed by a deep appreciation of art — to uncover the deception lurking beneath polished surfaces. Williamson, himself a distinguished art historian and museum director, brings an insider's authority to the narrative, grounding the suspense in authentic knowledge of the art world's rivalries, forgeries, and hidden agendas. The tone is witty yet precise, blending the classic whodunit tradition with a richly textured cultural backdrop that rewards readers who appreciate both a well-crafted puzzle and an elegant prose style.
Author: Moncrieff Williamson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1982, Musson Book Company, A Division of General Publishing Co. Limited, Toronto, Canada
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A cozy mystery set in the atmospheric world of fine art, Death in the Picture: A Cyrus Finnegan Mystery by Moncrieff Williamson introduces readers to the sharp-eyed and intellectually curious Cyrus Finnegan, an amateur sleuth whose investigations intersect with the rarefied circles of galleries, collectors, and connoisseurs. When a suspicious death surfaces amid the world of paintings and provenance, Finnegan applies his keen eye for detail — honed by a deep appreciation of art — to uncover the deception lurking beneath polished surfaces. Williamson, himself a distinguished art historian and museum director, brings an insider's authority to the narrative, grounding the suspense in authentic knowledge of the art world's rivalries, forgeries, and hidden agendas. The tone is witty yet precise, blending the classic whodunit tradition with a richly textured cultural backdrop that rewards readers who appreciate both a well-crafted puzzle and an elegant prose style.