The Carpet Cipher
The Agency of the Ancient Lost and Found (A Phoebe McCabe Mystery Thriller Book 1)
by Jane Thornley
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Pub Date Mar 12 2020 | Archive Date May 23 2020
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Description
Can a painting hold a secret safe in plain sight across seven centuries? The murder of the last member of an old Venetian family peels back the rug on a shocking truth that draws art historian and textile expert Phoebe McCabe into the fray.
What she sees in the missing Renaissance symbology will shake the foundations of religious and cultural assumptions across two continents and point the way to a priceless hoard. It’s a secret potent enough to pitch rival factions against Phoebe and her team while destroying history as collateral damage along the way.
By the time Phoebe tracks down the truth to its final destination, she’ll need to face her greatest enemy armed with nothing but wry wit, an indomitable spirit, and what’s left of a broken heart. But nothing will stop this warrior of the ancient lost and found.
From the dark misty canals of Venice to the vivid souks of Marrakech, Phoebe and her friends are pitched against the desperate and the entitled. Who owns a treasure buried on foreign soil? Can the poor ever win against the rich? And most importantly, can love conquer religious persecution and even time itself?
If you love twisty, action-packed mysteries driven by engaging characters set in vividly drawn locales rich in historical detail, then you’ll love this first book in the Ancient Lost and Found series. Think Robert Langdon meets Lara Croft with a side of textiles.
Advance Praise
"...I loved it and will enjoy rereading it to immerse myself in the details all over again."
"...from the mystery and majesty of Venice to the ancient and shadowy markets of Morocco, she takes you there and keeps your heart racing."
"I couldn't out it down and hated for it to end."
"Most Excellent! An excellent story with Twists and Turns!"
"Humor, colorful characters and exotic locations are all trademarks of Jane Thornley's books..."
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9798622069161 |
| PRICE | $4.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Joyce F, Reviewer
308 pages
4 and 1 / 2 stars
The beautiful city of Venice is the setting for this story.
Action, adventure, intrigue and a hint of romance are the hallmarks of this great story.
Phoebe McCabe and her team work with Interpol, among other things, to track and capture art thieves. When she gets a phone call about a friend in Venice who badly needs her help, she goes there.
A murder has been committed, a priceless painting has been stolen. Phoebe is on the case. Looking at a photograph of the missing painting, she notices something very special is illustrated in the painting.
So begins a rollicking chase around Venice and Marrakech. Aided by friends and with a remarkable sense of timing, Phoebe manages to outwit and (mostly) evade the nasty group chasing her. Will Phoebe track down the mysterious clue? Will she be alright? Will she reconnect with her long lost love?
Very good book. I truly enjoyed Phoebe's adventures and will read her again. The book is well written and plotted. The book is engaging and reads quickly. Phoebe is a character for sure. There are a couple of spots where the plot goes a little awry, but all in all Ms. Thornley does a remarkable job in telling the story.
I want to thank NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for forwarding to me a copy of this very nice book for me to read, enjoy and review.
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