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Product Description "Of those writing spy novels today, Daniel Silva is quite simply the best." -The Kansas City Star "The perfect book for fans of well-crafted thrillers ... the kind of page- turner that captures the reader from the opening chapter and doesn't let go." -The Associated Press Gabriel Allon, master art restorer and assassin, returns in a spellbinding new novel from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author. Over the course of a brilliant career, Daniel Silva has established himself as "the gold standard" of thriller writers (Dallas Morning News) who "has hit upon the perfect formula to keep espionage-friendly fans' fingers glued to his books, turning pages in nearly breathless anticipation" (BookPage). But now, having reached "the pinnacle of world-class spy thriller writing" (The Denver Post), Silva has produced his most extraordinary novel to date-a tale of greed, passion, and murder spanning more than half a century, centered on an object of haunting beauty. Two families, one terrible secret, and a painting to die for ... Determined to sever his ties with the Office, Gabriel Allon has retreated to the windswept cliffs of Cornwall with his beautiful Venetian-born wife Chiara. But once again his seclusion is interrupted by a visitor from his tangled past: the endearingly eccentric London art dealer, Julian Isherwood. As usual, Isherwood has a problem. And it is one only Gabriel can solve. In the ancient English city of Glastonbury, an art restorer has been brutally murdered and a long-lost portrait by Rembrandt mysteriously stolen. Despite his reluctance, Gabriel is persuaded to use his unique skills to search for the painting and those responsible for the crime. But as he painstakingly follows a trail of clues leading from Amsterdam to Buenos Aires and, finally, to a villa on the graceful shores of Lake Geneva, Gabriel discovers there are deadly secrets connected to the painting. And evil men behind them. Before he is done, Gabriel will once again be drawn into a world he thought he had left behind forever, and will come face to face with a remarkable cast of characters: a glamorous London journalist who is determined to undo the worst mistake of her career, an elusive master art thief who is burdened by a conscience, and a powerful Swiss billionaire who is known for his good deeds but may just be behind one of the greatest threats facing the world. Filled with remarkable twists and turns of plot, and told with seductive prose, The Rembrandt Affair is more than just summer entertainment of the highest order. It is a timely reminder that there are men in the world who will do anything for money. 1 out of 5] Worse than bad September 5, 2010 I read all of Daniel Silva's previous book. This is by far his worst. Among the many flaws: * It is preachy- Silva repeats (and repeats and repeats) that the Jews suffered the Holocaust, and how bad people who set up and ran the Holocaust were & are. Memo to Daniel Silva: most of your potential reader audience already know and agree with this. We do not need you to preach the obvious to us; * The character development is...oh, I forgot, there is practically none. Most of the characters are worse than cardboard figures. They are not one dimensional; zero dimensional would be closer to the truth; * Characters float in and float away- and do NOTHING. Peel, most of Allon's team, even Allon's wife- why did you bother introducing these people when they do nothing, add nothing, and merely increase the word count; * Yes, the word count. My hardcover version is slightly over 480 pages. Mon Dieu! Do you think you are writing "War and Peace"? It would be OK if this was spectacularly good writing, but since it is plodding, bad writing...suffice it that I gave myself one atta boy when I actually finished this dismal book. Many of Mr. Silva's books have been excellent. This is worse than bad. Do not waste your time on this book. 5 out of 5] Bingo - They just keep getting better September 2, 2010 1 out of 1 Silva is one of the rare authors whose books in a series get better and better....they aren't losing any of their attention to detail and intrigue. Silva and Gabriel Allon are one of my favorite combinations. 5 out of 5] Page Turner September 2, 2010 1 out of 1 The Rembrandt Affair is an exciting thriller by one of our most talented authors, Daniel Silva. Once you start to read this book, you won't be able to put it down! If you are looking for a great read that keeps you rivited to each page, this book is for you. Be careful though, you might become addicted to all the Gabriel Allon books Daniel Silva has written. Have fun- I know I did !! 4 out of 5] Fascinating ride September 1, 2010 This author knows how to deliver. I've just finished a 7 book Gabriel Allon binge and I am happily addicted to Daniel Silva.He delivers some complex information and diverse characters with style. There is violence and drama and action. You care about the good guys and you boo the bad guys. Both have nuance and texture.I love that Gabriel is not portrayed as some lone wolf vigilante. He needs his skilled and deadly "family" to help him.I hope to see these characters again. If not, thank you very much Mr. Silva for taking us on an adventure. 5 out of 5] Great Read August 31, 2010 1 out of 1 This was my first Daniel Silva novel and was a pleasure to read. Great characters, crisp dialogue, lyrical descriptions, compelling and ever-developing plot, and addictive pacing. I'm ordering my next Silva novel now. Continue Searching | | ||||||||