Fiction / Mystery
306 pages / 7052 KB
4 Stars
I absolutely loved this book. I don't know whether a knowledge of chess would have made it more enjoyable or not. If you don't know chess, this book will not be off-putting. At least it wasn't for me.
The mystery surrounds a 15th-century painting and artist when Julia, an art conservationist/restorer discovers hidden beneath some of the paint, a cryptic question: "Who killed the knight?" As Julia delves into the old mystery, to solve the murder, she finds herself embroiled in a modern-day mystery, and her life is in danger.
There are holes in the story, but I don't know if they are due to the author or the translator, or a combination of the two. The ending left a few questions, but nothing serious. However, I read fiction for the escape, and I found this a delightful escape. But, then, I'm a sucker for historical fiction. Even if it takes place is the modern era.
I did do a bit of research about both the artist and the painting. The information is available on the web if any of you choose to do likewise.
Highly recommended.
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