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'an intricate conspiracy mystery that twists and turns at an amazing pace' Promoting Crime Fiction.
'This is a barn-stormer of a book from page one' Crime Squad.
'[An] exciting tale of dark deeds in the art world' Good Book Guide.
'This is a barn-stormer of a book from page one' Crime Squad.
'[An] exciting tale of dark deeds in the art world' Good Book Guide.
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London, 1732. William Hogarth is called to a murder scene. A woman lies dead, her unborn child ripped from her body. It is a warning. Hogarth painted the future King leaving her bed. He must destroy the painting to survive. But her killers made one mistake. They left the Prince's son alive. Centuries later, one man holds proof of this line of succession and keeps a watchful eye on the Prince's heir. The legacy is a terrible burden, but also an incredible opportunity. During a flight in a private jet, when a fellow passenger speaks of having gained possession of proof of this, the Royal Family's darkest secret, everything changes. Within hours of the flight, three of the seven passengers have been silenced. Who killed them? Why? To keep the secret or expose it? Where is the proof? As the body count rises, Alex Connor ratchets up the tension is this page-turning thriller that brings history into the present with devastating consequences.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After thoroughly enjoying Alex Connor's The Rembrandt Secret in March of last year, I felt a sense of eager anticipation when turning over the first page to her latest offering, Legacy of Blood. I definitely wasn't disappointed. Once more Connor delves deep into the murky, murderous depths of the art world, this time emerging with a sensational secret which threatens the very monarchy itself.
A fateful journey on a private jet: the mad whisperings of an art dealer confused and in a mind-state far from calm. One sudden foolish mistake: with dreadful and potentially devastating consequences. The confirmation of the existence of a William Hogarth painting believed to be lost - but who heard Bernie Freeland's splutter out his secret? Three art dealers, ruthless and manipulating in a world that takes no prisoners; three call girls who have information at their fingertips, and a madam that has contacts in high places. The secret is huge, and people are prepared to commit unspeakable deeds to have the painting for their own. The Russians, the Chinese, and those in the English hierarchy that know the painting must remain safe at all costs.
What impressed me the most about Legacy of Blood was the delightful way in which the author weaves a complex, intricate web of characters; each with their own stories and secrets, each with their own motives, but whose paths, and in some cases pasts, are closely interwoven. As a result, the reader is pulled cleverly from side to side, thoughts racing in an attempt to get the measure of each of the characters involved, the list of possible culprits seemingly endless. It seems impossible to know who to trust and who to be wary of, as Connor keeps us guessing; we flick through the pages, captured like a fly to a spider's web as we struggle to penetrate a world which holds many secrets, to find our answers. On she weaves, as the plot twists and turns right to the very last page.
In a sense, the dénouement is one which has multiple layers; the answers are never so simple in the elusive and secretive art world. It is unclear how the tale will unravel, because each character has separate ideas about the painting and its importance. Someone is committing murders, ruthless and gruesome; another, dying himself of a terrible illness, knows he must keep the painting safe to insure the future of his family when he is gone. A recently disgraced man, fallen from the art world, takes up an investigation more dangerous than he realises; dreaming of the painting that can restore him to prominence in the art world once more. A mother weeps as her son lies dying in a coma, the fateful overdose coming just hours after stepping off Bernie Freeland's private jet.
Legacy of Blood is a story of greed, ruthlessness, murder and deceit. In the race to own the painting that causes such scheming and lies, who will emerge victorious? Will good prevail over those who intend evil, and will a secret that has remained buried for centuries emerge to befall the government itself? Read Alex Connor's fantastic new thriller for a rip-roaring, action-packed tale that will make your jaw drop and your fingers itch with excitement as you turn the pages.
5/5.
A fateful journey on a private jet: the mad whisperings of an art dealer confused and in a mind-state far from calm. One sudden foolish mistake: with dreadful and potentially devastating consequences. The confirmation of the existence of a William Hogarth painting believed to be lost - but who heard Bernie Freeland's splutter out his secret? Three art dealers, ruthless and manipulating in a world that takes no prisoners; three call girls who have information at their fingertips, and a madam that has contacts in high places. The secret is huge, and people are prepared to commit unspeakable deeds to have the painting for their own. The Russians, the Chinese, and those in the English hierarchy that know the painting must remain safe at all costs.
What impressed me the most about Legacy of Blood was the delightful way in which the author weaves a complex, intricate web of characters; each with their own stories and secrets, each with their own motives, but whose paths, and in some cases pasts, are closely interwoven. As a result, the reader is pulled cleverly from side to side, thoughts racing in an attempt to get the measure of each of the characters involved, the list of possible culprits seemingly endless. It seems impossible to know who to trust and who to be wary of, as Connor keeps us guessing; we flick through the pages, captured like a fly to a spider's web as we struggle to penetrate a world which holds many secrets, to find our answers. On she weaves, as the plot twists and turns right to the very last page.
In a sense, the dénouement is one which has multiple layers; the answers are never so simple in the elusive and secretive art world. It is unclear how the tale will unravel, because each character has separate ideas about the painting and its importance. Someone is committing murders, ruthless and gruesome; another, dying himself of a terrible illness, knows he must keep the painting safe to insure the future of his family when he is gone. A recently disgraced man, fallen from the art world, takes up an investigation more dangerous than he realises; dreaming of the painting that can restore him to prominence in the art world once more. A mother weeps as her son lies dying in a coma, the fateful overdose coming just hours after stepping off Bernie Freeland's private jet.
Legacy of Blood is a story of greed, ruthlessness, murder and deceit. In the race to own the painting that causes such scheming and lies, who will emerge victorious? Will good prevail over those who intend evil, and will a secret that has remained buried for centuries emerge to befall the government itself? Read Alex Connor's fantastic new thriller for a rip-roaring, action-packed tale that will make your jaw drop and your fingers itch with excitement as you turn the pages.
5/5.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I very much enjoyed The Rembrandt Secret so I was excited when Legacy of Blood came out. I was not disappointed Conner has written another fantastic conspiracy art thriller. Once I picked it up I could not put it down. It has a great plot and I also enjoyed learning so much about Hogarth and Conner's excellent intensive research. I read a lot of thrillers and this one takes a lot to beat. Any journey would fly by if you had this book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
In London 1732, Polly Gunnell has become notorious as a model to Master William Hogarth, the famous painter. But cocking a snoop at the world through William Hogath's art has brought plump pretty Polly to a violent end - she and the boy child, both left for dead, to be buried by William Hogarth.
Centuries later Australian millionaire Bernie Freeland, has invited a select number of art dealers to fly back to London from Hong Kong on his private plane. The flight has just seven passengers, including three of the best escorts in the business - one with a sense of humour, which results in a disclosure that brings death to a number of the passengers within a short time of landing.
This is a story of loyalty, greed and survival, as the guardians of a painting protected for three hundred years becomes sought after by a number of unscrupulous buyers.
Legacy of Blood is an intricate conspiracy mystery that twists and turns at an amazing pace. The flash backs to the 1700's are related by William Hogarth, but the present day narrative is by Sir Oliver Peters, and by Victor Ballam a disgraced art dealer, just released from prison, who is retained to find the painting. As the story progressed I could not see how the story would pan out. As a long-time reader of crime fiction I can often see generally where a story will end, but this one had me totally foxed. The end is quite simply stunning - an unexpected take your breath away ending, that I didn't for a moment foresee.
Cleverly plotted, Alex Conner is a gifted writer and I am eagerly awaiting her next book.
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Lizzie Hayes
Centuries later Australian millionaire Bernie Freeland, has invited a select number of art dealers to fly back to London from Hong Kong on his private plane. The flight has just seven passengers, including three of the best escorts in the business - one with a sense of humour, which results in a disclosure that brings death to a number of the passengers within a short time of landing.
This is a story of loyalty, greed and survival, as the guardians of a painting protected for three hundred years becomes sought after by a number of unscrupulous buyers.
Legacy of Blood is an intricate conspiracy mystery that twists and turns at an amazing pace. The flash backs to the 1700's are related by William Hogarth, but the present day narrative is by Sir Oliver Peters, and by Victor Ballam a disgraced art dealer, just released from prison, who is retained to find the painting. As the story progressed I could not see how the story would pan out. As a long-time reader of crime fiction I can often see generally where a story will end, but this one had me totally foxed. The end is quite simply stunning - an unexpected take your breath away ending, that I didn't for a moment foresee.
Cleverly plotted, Alex Conner is a gifted writer and I am eagerly awaiting her next book.
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Lizzie Hayes
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Thriller of the year!
Wow! What a fantastic read. I enjoyed The Rembrandt Secret so much I was dying to get my hands on Alex Connor's new book Legacy of Blood. Read more
Published 29 days ago by NMB
Totally incredible
Darling Frederick, at the time of his supposed affair with Polly Gunnell, Prince of Wales, may well have fathered an illegitimate child but this child would never ever have been in... Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. Rischard
One word: Wow
After reading The Rembrandt Secret I was very excited to find out the Legacy of Blood had been released. I went in with high expectations and the book definitely delivered. Read more
Published 2 months ago by TheWakeUpCall
Legacy of Blood
Well worth waiting for, Legacy of Blood surpassed all my expectations.
Alex`s books are so well researched with such plausible characters, combined with a truly gripping... Read more
Alex`s books are so well researched with such plausible characters, combined with a truly gripping... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Chris
Another great read
Alex Connor has followed "The Rembrandt Secret" with another gripping book. In the "Legacy of Blood" she has again cleverly combined some carefully researched art history, this... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Tilly
couldn't put it down
I really loved this book. Dan Brown eat your heart out!!
Set aside a couple of evenings..I did.
The plot is intricate and deadly. Can't recommend it enough.
Set aside a couple of evenings..I did.
The plot is intricate and deadly. Can't recommend it enough.
Published 3 months ago by the lord above
thrilling!
A friend lent me Alex Connor's first book last year and I could not put it down, so I just had to read this one. Read more
Published 4 months ago by jojo
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