Walker, Martin
The Caves of Perigord
- ISBN 13:
- 9781439181232
- author:
- Walker, Martin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15 x 2.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction - Historical
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A 17,000-year-old fragment of cave painting is delivered to a young American woman working in a London auction house. It contains a piece left to her by a British officer, who received it from his father, a former World War II hero. The fragment is significant and stunning, but also key to the existence of an unknown cave that may be more important than Lascaux. The painting's origins spark a media storm and attract the attention of French authorities, including the President of the Republic. As the story unfolds, three compelling narratives emerge. One is the tale of the British officer's father, who played a crucial role in the Resistance during World War II. Another is the account of his discovery and subsequent cover-up of the lost cave and its paintings. The novel weaves these stories together, creating a rich and multifaceted tale of love, art, courage, and war.
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