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

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva delivers another stunning thriller in his action-packed tale of high stakes international intrigue.

A brutal murder, a missing masterpiece, a mystery only Gabriel Allon can solve . . .

Art restorer and legendary spy Gabriel Allon has slipped quietly into London to attend a reception at the Courtauld Gallery celebrating the return of a stolen self-portrait by Vincent van Gogh. But when an old friend from the Devon and Cornwall Police seeks his help with a baffling murder investigation, he finds himself pursuing a powerful and dangerous new adversary.

The victim is Charlotte Blake, a celebrated professor of art history from Oxford who spends her weekends in the same seaside village where Gabriel once lived under an assumed identity. Her murder appears to be the work of a diabolical serial killer who has been terrorizing the Cornish countryside. But there are a number of telltale inconsistencies, including a missing mobile phone. And then there is the mysterious three-letter cypher she left behind on a notepad in her study.

Gabriel soon discovers that Professor Blake was searching for a looted Picasso worth more than a $100 million, and he takes up the chase for the painting as only he can—with six Impressionist canvases forged by his own hand and an unlikely team of operatives that includes a world-famous violinist, a beautiful master thief, and a lethal contract killer turned British spy. The result is a stylish and wildly entertaining mystery that moves at lightning speed from the cliffs of Cornwall to the enchanted island of Corsica and, finally, to a breathtaking climax on the very doorstep of 10 Downing Street.

Supremely elegant and suspenseful, A Death in Cornwall is Daniel Silva at his best—a dazzling tale of murder, power, and insatiable greed that will hold readers spellbound until they turn the final page.


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vegasbill

Another winner for Daniel Silva

Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2024

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.

James Reid

A Solid Mystery with the Characters We Love

Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2024

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.

Elizabeth A. Barrett

Good Story, Belabored Writing

Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2024

I’ve read nearly every Daniel Silva book, and loved each for the suspense, the integration of current events and the recurring characters. For some reason, with this one, I’m distracted by the writing. There are so many needless words used to describe an action or a thought. I’m like, “Why? It does not bring anything to the story nor does it reflect the character who is saying it.” Instead of “Yes, the gun is currently resting upon the nightstand,” just say “The gun is on the nightstand.” The language used in this book is not how any one actually speaks. This just is annnoying and distracts me from the story.

Amazon Customer

Just as sublime as the KILL ARTIST, and every installment since, it is not to be missed.

Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2024

A DEATH IN CORNWALL, the twenty-fourth installment in the Gabrial Allon saga, is everything you crave and more. At this point, it’s challenging to praise Daniel Silva and not repeat yourself. He remains not merely at the top of his game, but at the top of the genre, which is no small feat.

The latest installment delivers a selection of established, beloved characters, new and old, as well as harkening back to the earlier installments. It’s always a joy to see a character from earlier on in the series, and in this case, it’s Timothy Peel, once a young boy whom Allon befriended, now a police constable in the English hamlet where he was raised and, once again, an integral character to this story. As always, there are priceless works of art in the mix, this one a Picasso, as well as a number of forgeries Allon creates in pursuit of those behind a shadowy, nefarious plot. So, yes. Everything you’ve come to love in a Daniel Silva novel. In a way, every new chapter is like coming home; warm, inviting and comfortable.

Silva continues to be one of the rare authors whose understanding of tradecraft and global issues reaches that of a former practitioner of espionage or diplomacy. His narratives remain remarkably fresh, and in this installment, showcase the epidemic level of dirty money that passes hands via shell corporations across the globe, the ill-gotten gains of oligarchs, despots, and billionaires. What was publicly disclosed in the release of the Panama Papers a few years back and subsequently forgotten by too many, is once more center stage and pointedly showcased.

Allon remains the remarkable character he has been since the beginning, but he is beginning to show his age. While this has been a theme in recent installments, in this case, it is far more poignant when Allon is kidnapped and brutalized. This would have never happened to a younger Allon in his prime, and that is the beauty of it: the exquisite manner in which Silva has gracefully aged his protagonist over time. So well done.

Just as sublime as the KILL ARTIST, and every installment since, it is not to be missed.

Kindle Customer

A great thriller from Gabriel Okay allen

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2024

This book keeps you turning the pages and interested and as well thought he easy to read and real world

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