{"product_id":"the-last-judgement-isbn-9780425186473","title":"The Last Judgement","description":"\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e bestselling author Iain Pears—who “exhibits quite a masterful touch at suspenseful storytelling”*—has delighted fans and critics alike with his charming mystery series featuring art dealer Jonathan Argyll. In \u003cb\u003eThe Last Judgement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e Argyll agrees to transport a decidedly nondescript painting from a gallery in Paris to its new owner in Rome. But when his mission is plagued by robbery and murder, Argyll must investigate the dark secrets in the painting’s past—before someone tries to put him out of the picture for good.“A sophisticated, adventurous, and gripping story that is sure to hold wide appeal.”\u003cb\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cb\u003eThe Last Judgement\u003c\/b\u003e is a joy for readers who enjoy a complex plot set to clever dialogue with the often nefarious goings-on of the international art market as a backdrop.”—\u003cb\u003eSt. Petersburg Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A witty, exceptionally brilliant puzzler.”—\u003cb\u003eSunday Times (London)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The latest (mis)adventure of art historian Jonathan Argyll delivers its plot twists at a rapid clip right up to the closing pages. . .Pears keeps his readers well occupied.”—\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[Pears] writes clearly, persuasively and with a hand guided by touches of sentimentality as well as mischief.”—\u003cb\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003eIain Pears was born in 1955. Educated at Wadham College, Oxford, he has worked as a journalist, an art historian, and a television consultant in England, France, Italy, and the United States. He is the author of seven highly praised detective novels, a book of art history, and countless articles on artistic, financial, and historical subjects, as well as the international bestseller \u003cb\u003eAn Instance of the Fingerpost\u003c\/b\u003e He lives in Oxford, England.","brand":"Berkley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301927768293,"sku":"NP9780425186473","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780425186473.jpg?v=1767740134","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-last-judgement-isbn-9780425186473","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}