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Jonathan Argyll Séries

Embarquez pour un voyage dans le monde captivant de l'histoire de l'art, où le passé s'entremêle à la résolution de crimes modernes. Suivez les aventures d'un historien d'art passionné et de ses collègues de l'élite de l'« Art Squad » italienne alors qu'ils dévoilent des mystères cachés dans des chefs-d'œuvre célèbres. Chaque enquête explore des contrefaçons et des tromperies artistiques élaborées, exposant le réseau complexe d'ambition humaine et d'intrigue qui entoure le monde de l'art.

L'énigme de San Giovanni
Giotto's Hand
The Last Judgement
The Bernini Bust
Le comité Tiziano
L'affaire Raphaël

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  1. L'affaire Raphaël

    • 299pages
    • 11 heures de lecture

    English art scholar Jonathan Argyll was amazed to find himself arrested for vagrancy-while searching for a long-lost Raphael in a tiny Roman church. Although General Bottando of the Italian National Art Theft Squad has little confidence in Jonathan's theories, Bottando's lovely assistant, Flavia di Stefano, is intrigued by the idea of a lost classic, and by Jonathan himself. But in the midst of the painting's discovery and the resultant worldwide publicity, a new chain of events is set into action. First vandalism, then murder, surround the painting. And as new facts about its true nature emerge, Bottando sends Flavia and Jonathan to investigate--little knowing that the pair will be on the run for the truth... and for their very lives.

    L'affaire Raphaël1
    3,5

  2. Le comité Tiziano

    • 312pages
    • 11 heures de lecture

    Après L'Affaire Raphaël, voici le deuxième roman de la série policière consacrée par Iain Pears au monde de l'art : où l'on retrouve la virtuosité et l'ironie qui ont fait le prodigieux succès de l'auteur. Quand Louise Masterton, membre du prestigieux comité Tiziano, est retrouvée morte à Venise, poignardée dans un parterre de lis, les autorités italiennes exigent des réponses immédiates. Le général Bottando dépêche donc sur place son adjointe, Flavia, qui n'aura pas trop de l'aide d'Argyll, son ami anglais, pour démêler une affaire des plus complexes. Loin d'être une digne institution uniquement préoccupée 'authentifier unes tableaux de Titien, le comité apparaît en effet comme un vrai panier de crabes, où d'éminents spécialistes se livrent des luttes sans grand rapport avec l'œuvre du maître. Mais de là à liquider des collègues... Car ce n'est plus un, mais deux, puis trois cadavres d'historiens d'art qui sont bientôt découverts...

    Le comité Tiziano2
    3,7

  3. The Bernini Bust

    • 192pages
    • 7 heures de lecture

    When art dealer Jonathan Argyll arrives in Los Angeles to drop off a painting, he discovers that there are a few devils loose in the City of Angels

    The Bernini Bust3
    3,6

  4. The Last Judgement

    • 256pages
    • 9 heures de lecture

    The attempted sale of an obscure 18th-century painting goes murderously awry in this newest mystery starring impoverished art-dealer sleuth Jonathan Argyll, from the bestselling author of The Raphael Affair and The Titian Committee.

    The Last Judgement4
    3,7

  5. Giotto's Hand

    • 224pages
    • 8 heures de lecture

    Someone's planning to raid an ancient monastery in Rome. But why? And when? Enter art expert Jonathan Argyll...

    Giotto's Hand5
    3,5

  6. L'énigme de San Giovanni

    • 361pages
    • 13 heures de lecture

    General Bottando can't believe his rotten luck. He has just been promoted—to a position that's heavy on bureaucratic duties-but disturbingly light on investigative responsibilities. As if that wasn't annoying enough, he's received a tip about a planned raid at a nearby monastery. He's relying on his colleague Flavia di Stefano and her art-expert fiancé, Jonathan Argyll, to thwart the plot-but both are beyond baffled. The only valuable item in the monastery's art collection is a supposed Caravaggio that's currently being restored. There are no solid suspects-unless you count the endearing art thief, the flagrantly flamboyant "Rottweiler of Restoration," and the strangely shady icon expert. And there's really no reason to cause an unholy uproar-until someone commits an unconscionable crime...

    L'énigme de San Giovanni6
    3,7

  7. Grands Détectives: Le secret de la Vierge à l'enfant

    • 322pages
    • 12 heures de lecture

    In his seventh Jonathan Argyll art mystery, the narrative unfolds with a stolen masterpiece of significant allegorical weight, a decades-old political kidnapping, and a captivating artwork of uncertain origin. Iain Pears showcases his talent for intricate plotting and literary deception. His art mysteries have garnered a dedicated readership, particularly following the success of his 1998 thriller, which heightened interest in his earlier works. The story follows the charming yet distracted English art dealer Jonathan Argyll and the formidable Flavia di Stefano from the Italian Art Theft Squad, alongside General Taddeo Bottando and a colorful cast of suspects. When a masterpiece is stolen during an international exhibition, Flavia is tasked by the new prime minister to recover it, a mission fraught with political peril. If she complies with the ransom demands, she risks disgrace; if she refuses, she faces dismissal. As Jonathan explores a Tuscan art collection, Flavia seeks Bottando’s counsel. Together, they devise a plan, but after the ransom is paid, the thief is found dead, and Bottando disappears. Flavia, now alone, navigates the connection between past terrorism and current events, uncovering a conspiracy that threatens her life and the government. Pears’ work immerses readers in contemporary Italian culture, making this installment a remarkable addition to the series and affirming his status as a master of the genre.

    Grands Détectives: Le secret de la Vierge à l'enfant7
    3,6