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Very Private Gentleman by Martin Booth (2004, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSt. Martin's Press
ISBN-100312309082
ISBN-139780312309084
eBay Product ID (ePID)30241497
Product Key Features
Book TitleVery Private Gentleman
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2004
TopicThrillers / Suspense, General
GenreFiction
AuthorMartin Booth
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight15.2 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2003-542824
Reviews"Haunting, shocking, and tense, Booth's story is a charismatic blend of psychological thriller, vivid drama, shocking morality tale, and profound psychological study. His writing is crisp yet lyrical, simple yet intelligent. Readers looking for thought-provoking literary fiction can't do any better than this." - Booklist (starred review) "Booth constructs his most focused, tightly written novel to date, reminiscent of William Trevor's classic Felicia's Journey and the late Patricia Highsmith's Ripley novels." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Beautifully detailed...exquisite." - Kirkus
TitleLeadingA
Edition DescriptionRevised edition,Special
SynopsisFrom the Booker Prize short-listed author of "The Industry of Souls" and "Islands of Silence" comes a fascinating portrait of a man with a double life and a dark trade., From the Booker shortlisted author of Islands of Silence and The Industry of Souls comes a fascinating portrait of a man with a double life and a dark trade., The locals in the southern Italian town where he lives call him Signor Farfalla--Mr. Butterfly: for he is a discreet gentleman who paints rare butterflies. His life is inconspicuous--mornings spent brushing at a canvas, afternoons idling in the cafes, and evening talks with his friend the town priest over a glass of brandy. Yet there are other sides to this gentleman's life: Clara: the young student who moonlights in the town bordello. And another woman who arrives with $100,000 and a commission, but not for a painting of butterflies. With this assignment returns the dark fear that has dogged Signor Farfalla's mysterious life. Almost instantly, he senses a deadly circle closing in on him, one which he may or may not elude. Part thriller, part character study, part drama of deceit and self-betrayal, A Very Private Gentleman shows Martin Booth at the very height of his powers
LC Classification NumberPR6052.O63V47 2004
