The Verona Passamezzo
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: VG. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Firm and intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A sophisticated crime mystery set against the backdrop of the classical music world, The Verona Passamezzo follows musicologist and amateur sleuth Philip Breakspeare as he becomes entangled in a deadly web of intrigue surrounding a rare Renaissance musical manuscript. James Gollin crafts a suspenseful narrative that weaves together authentic musicological detail with sharp wit and old-world European atmosphere, transporting the reader from concert halls to the cobblestoned streets of Verona. The story uncovers a conspiracy that reaches back centuries, where the value of a single piece of music proves worth killing for. Gollin writes with authority and dry humour, making this an elegant and intellectually satisfying thriller for readers who appreciate their mysteries with a cultured edge.
Author: James Gollin
Format: Hardback
Published: 1987, Quartet Books
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: VG. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Firm and intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A sophisticated crime mystery set against the backdrop of the classical music world, The Verona Passamezzo follows musicologist and amateur sleuth Philip Breakspeare as he becomes entangled in a deadly web of intrigue surrounding a rare Renaissance musical manuscript. James Gollin crafts a suspenseful narrative that weaves together authentic musicological detail with sharp wit and old-world European atmosphere, transporting the reader from concert halls to the cobblestoned streets of Verona. The story uncovers a conspiracy that reaches back centuries, where the value of a single piece of music proves worth killing for. Gollin writes with authority and dry humour, making this an elegant and intellectually satisfying thriller for readers who appreciate their mysteries with a cultured edge.