Frequently Bought Together
Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought
by David Hewson
|
by David Hewson
|
by David Hewson
|
by Donna Leon
|
by David Hewson
|
Product details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
Product Description
Dante's Numbers is the seventh novel in David Hewson’s Italian-set crime sequence. His protagonist is the resourceful Nic Costa, and Costa’s stamping grounds -- Venice and Rome -- are conjured for the reader in novels that combine atmosphere with judicious plotting. A selection of writers from England and America have elected to locate their books in Italy, and Hewson is among the most accomplished of such literary travellers.
Dante’s Numbers is a particularly winning outing for Nic Costa. A death mask of the great Italian writer Dante is to be displayed to tie in with the premiere of a new film based on the poet’s classic Inferno. But when the time arrives for the display, a macabre death mask of Allen Prime, the film's star, is discovered to have been substituted for the invaluable original. Shortly after, the leading lady, Maggie Flavier, is menaced before her assailant is shot. Is a demented fan of Dante behind the mayhem? The caribinieri think so – but (as usual) Nic Costa refuses to take the establishment line, and he travels to the film’s next showing in San Francisco. His task: recover the mask – and prevent more deaths.
Hewson fans will be in no doubt as to the effortless level of storytelling acumen on offer here – the only mystery is why Hewson’s books (popular though they are) aren’t yet as celebrated as many a less accomplished series. --Barry Forshaw
Product Description
Allan Prime's eyes were as large as any man's Peroni had ever seen. He looked ready to die of fright, even before the bright, shining spear with the blood-soaked tip reached his head ...The death mask of the poet Dante is to be exhibited at the premiere of a controversial film, "Inferno", based on his epic work. But at the grand unveiling this priceless artefact is replaced by a macabre death mask of the film's star, Allen Prime. And minutes later, the leading actress, Maggie Flavier, is threatened before her attacker is shot.After footage of Prime's murder is shown over the internet, the Carabinieri are determined to take over the investigation, certain that a crazed Dante fan is behind the killing. Nic Costa and his team follow the movie to its next showing in San Francisco, to safeguard the remaining items and hoping to recover the stolen death mask. However, in California the mystery deepens, with confusing new clues about the deaths in Rome. With the Carabinieri and local authorities distracted by false leads, can Costa protect Maggie, find the truth and stop the killer - all before life imitates art?
See all Product Description
Tags Customers Associate with This Product(What's this?)Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
|
What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?
 |
58% buy the item featured on this page: Dante's Numbers (Nic Costa) £11.89 |
 |
12% buy The Garden of Evil £4.27 |
 |
11% buy The Seventh Sacrament (Nic Costa) £5.49 |
 |
10% buy The Villa of Mysteries (Nic Costa) £5.49 |
Customer Reviews
|
Share your thoughts with other customers:
|
|||||||||
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
|
|
Customer Discussions
Beta (What's this?)|
This product's forum
(0 discussions)
Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Active discussions in related forums
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
- I am the Author, and I want to comment on my book.
- I am the Publisher, and I want to comment on this book.
The Body Shop |
More From David Hewson
The Seventh Sacrament (Nic Costa) 'There's an entire underground city down there ...houses and temples...
Read more
|
Up to 53% off Braun Series Shavers |
Treat Someone
With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is). |
|||||||
| |||||
Your Recent History
(What's this?)|
You have no recently viewed items or searches.
After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session. |
Continue Shopping: Top Sellers
| ||||
Amazon Home | |
| International Sites: United States | Germany | France | Japan | Canada | China | |
| Business Programs: Sell on Amazon | Fulfilment by Amazon | Join Associates | Join Advantage | |
| Customer Service | Help | View Basket | Your Account | |
| About Amazon.co.uk | Careers at Amazon | |
| Conditions of Use & Sale | Privacy Notice © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates |