Miller, Philip
The Goldenacre
- ISBN 13:
- 9781846975936
- author:
- Miller, Philip
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Birlinn Ltd
- language:
- English
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13 x 2.4 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Crime, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Goldenacre is a gripping mystery thriller that delves into the dark world of legacy art and inherited wealth. A masterpiece by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, this beautiful canvas has been given to the people of Scotland, but its complex history holds many secrets.
As an art expert with a troubled past, Thomas Tallis sets out to uncover the truth about the painting's origins, while dogged newspaper reporter Shona Sandison investigates a series of shocking murders in Edinburgh. Both investigators become embroiled in a web of money, crime and identity that threatens to destroy them.
This literary thriller is set against the complex forces at work in modern Scotland, where the past and present collide in unexpected ways. With its intricate plot and suspenseful atmosphere, The Goldenacre is a worthwhile read for fans of noir fiction.