A Death in Cornwall: A Novel (Gabriel Allon Book 24)

Reviews

1. 

   William de Rham – July 22, 2024

   Lots of Fun
   If you’re looking for a witty and intelligent tale of mystery and adventure with various upscale English and European settings, the world of fine art, and lots of skullduggery, then Daniel Silva’s “A Death in Cornwall” may just be the book for you. It’s a quick read starring master Israeli spy turned Venetian art restorer Gabrielle Alon and many of the characters Silva has created in past novels. If you’ve never read Silva’s work before, this might not be the one to start with since it refers to but does not recount past events. But it is topical, laugh-out-loud funny in places, and includes interesting information about fine art and how it’s used and abused by the super-rich and those who do their bidding. I had a lot of fun with it.

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   vegasbill – July 22, 2024

   Another winner for Daniel Silva
   Daniel Silva hit this one out of the park in his latest Gabriel Allon thriller. Allon is back in my favorite venue for him, the art world, with all its mystery, deceit, financial shenanigans and interesting characters. Likewise, a number of the most memorable players in previous stories have supporting roles, bringing depth and color to the story. Starting with a vicious murder in Cornwall the plot soon weaves its way into the world of illicit movement of billions in art and property secretly owned by everyone from legitimate collectors to heads of state to crime lords, all seeking to hide personal wealth.I believe the underlying purpose of the book is to reveal how large the market is for those who hide wealth trying to avoid taxes, personal embarrassment and/or their criminal activity. In doing so, the author has written a compelling story featuring a protagonist people enjoy. The writing is smooth and fast moving. The plot is absorbing with plenty of things happening to keep the readers’ interest. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, as I have most of the series. This is one of the best.

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   James Reid – July 22, 2024

   A Solid Mystery with the Characters We Love
   The tale begins with a gruesome murder, one of several. The murderer, known as the Chopper, uses a hatchet and we, fortunately, are spared having to watch. But then, there’s something else. The victim, whom we never meet, was a professor of art history and was trying to determine the true ownership of a painting by Pablo Picasso. Timothy Peel, who was a child when he first met Gabriel Allon, is now a detective sergeant in the area surrounding Cornwall, England. Peel thinks there’s a connection between the murder and the Picasso. The plot thickens, as they say.This novel is a revealing romp through the world of art thievery, high finance, tax evasion, and murder; in the case of the last, we’re probably only told about the ones that move the plot along. Some beloved supporting characters appear as does one not so beloved by this reviewer; that’s life. Some characters we’ve come to love are apparently off doing other stuff; that’s also life.This is a great read. Silva does a good job of introducing the returning characters so that a new reader will not be lost in the relationships. In the author’s note at the end of the book, Silva very clearly explains the real world behind the fiction; prepare to be educated.Silva continues to entertain. I wish him continued success.

4. 

   warriorsaint – July 22, 2024

   Great addition to the Gabriel Allon legacy
   Bit of a slow start but took off nicely by page 100 or so.Silva’s reliable cast of characters have a easier repartee due in part to their established quirks & talents. It was fun reliving past escapades. Great plot; less drawn out gore than previous books.

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   Awright55 – July 22, 2024

   Throughly Delightful
   My favorite author and my favorite protagonist. Many of the characters we’ve met in the previous stories of Gabriel Allon are here–the beautiful wife, Chiara, the violinist Anna, Christopher Marlow, the Don–and many of the themes–stolen art from Holocaust victims, British politics, the world of illegitimate financial markets. Great story and terrific settings from Cornwall to Paris to Monaco and Corsica. Read and enjoy!

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   Cheryle – July 22, 2024

   I had preordered for release date & it arrived a day late. It was then stay up late & read cover to cover & now await the next! 😊

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   chris everest – July 22, 2024

   I have read them all.I have gasped as Gabriel and his team saved the world, righted wrongs and manoeuvred through an increasingly dangerous time to live.HOWEVER this book is the best. My favourite. Gabriel freed from The Office is more relaxed, funny even. The dialogue is so perfect – the politics of the Conservative United Kingdom so accurate – the narrative so fast and enthralling. Yes it helps to have read the previous 23 books but this was a joy :This book was everything I wanted Daniel to write. Thank you.It still demonstrated one man’s quest for justice for a dead Art Professor and tours the cesspits of corrupt politicians, ruthless lawyers, financial swindlers, nazi art thefts and the horror of the holocaust. Gabriel, Ingrid, Christopher, Chiara, Irene, Timothy, Sarah, a dangerous goat and a Corsican Don : they all make this a wonderful piece of writing. I know these people and freed from the tension of official Israeli defence needs Gabriel as the supreme art restorer makes my day. I would have liked one more chapter. I would have liked to have seen the Picasso painting returned to its rightful owners.Take note Daniel for book 25.Thank you again.Best book I’ve read this year.

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   Mary Schaefer – July 22, 2024

   I am a die heart fan of Gabrielle Allison…have read and enjoyed each book! Great mystery, thriller author! The best….This particular book did not grab me till three quarters of the way through. To much financial, computer, etc info distraction and little meat….then….Silva came into his prime with intense conversation, action, twisting,suprises and continued to the last paragraph..thank you Daniel Silva