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St. Agatha's Breast [Paperback]

T. C. Van Adler (Author)
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  • Paperback: 292 pages
  • Publisher: Alyson Publications; 1st Alyson edition (Nov 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1555837085
  • ISBN-13: 978-1555837082
  • Product Dimensions: 21.7 x 13.8 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,881,540 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Gem of a Mystery--Who is Van Adler? 20 Feb 1999
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Format:Hardcover
This novel is so far above the typical art-heist books being cranked out these days. The superb, comic writing reminds one of the best work of Ngaio Marsh. The characters in their manifold perversities, problems, and schemes are deeply satisfying. Van Adler's critical insights to the art history profession are right on target. So who is this Van Adler anyway? It's hard to believe this is really a debut novel. It seems more likely that it comes from an experienced literary comic novelist who has, for the fun of it, turned his or hand to the genre of mystery.
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5.0 out of 5 stars a cross between umberto eco and carl hiaasen 11 Feb 1999
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This book is wonderful. The plot revolves around stolen artwork from a monastary in Rome. No one is pious, chaste or virtuous. Everyone has secrets, and the cast of characters are bawdy, funny and licentious. I was surprised with the accessability of these men - one of the best parts of the book is the e-mails!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars a cross between umberto eco and carl hiaasen 12 Feb 1999
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
This book is wonderful. The plot revolves around stolen artwork from a monastary in Rome. No one is pious, chaste or virtuous. Everyone has secrets, and the cast of characters are bawdy, funny and licentious. I was surprised with the accessability of these men - one of the best parts of the book is the e-mails!!!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Gem of a Mystery--Who is Van Adler? 20 Feb 1999
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
This novel is so far above the typical art-heist books being cranked out these days. The superb, comic writing reminds one of the best work of Ngaio Marsh. The characters in their manifold perversities, problems, and schemes are deeply satisfying. Van Adler's critical insights to the art history profession are right on target. So who is this Van Adler anyway? It's hard to believe this is really a debut novel. It seems more likely that it comes from an experienced literary comic novelist who has, for the fun of it, turned his or hand to the genre of mystery.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful 8 Feb 2004
By Willow - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
This book, and the sequel, are delightful little gems. Yes, as with others, I would love to know the real "T.C. Van Adler", an interesting person I should think. I cannot speak for the Latin, but the English usage is complex and new words abound. The plot is superficial, the novel not deep, but the writing style is enchanting.

One chapter - and all are short - is a wonderful description of the decaying building. Closing my eyes, I could picture this edifice along one of the small Roman streets.

This is a book to keep and re-read for sheer pleasure from time to time. It is fun. It would have five stars had the plot been a bit more convincing, but then again, perhaps the plot is close to truth, and I simply do now how close it may be!

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