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American First Edition, Media Tie-in, Previously Published As a Very Priv edition
Martin Booth
American First Edition, Media Tie-in, Previously Published As a Very Priv edition
Martin Booth
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, The American (A Very Private Gentleman) shows Martin Booth at the very height of his powers.
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | August 17, 2010 |
ISBN13 | 9780312430016 |
Publishers | MACMILLAN USA |
Pages | 274 |
Dimensions | 140 × 20 × 210 mm · 263 g |
Language | English |
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