It was supposed to be a much-needed Italian holiday for the rewned professor of anthropology, Gideon Oliver. True, his wife, Julie, is there to help their friend Phil run a guided tour, but Gideon himself is looking forward to a few days R and R. So when Phil invites the couple to his wealthy family's idyllic island in Lake Maggiore, the Olivers accept with enthusiasm. But the breathtaking view and sumptuous food come at a price. When some bones are unearthed in the locality, Colonel Caravale of the local carabinieri calls on Gideon's expertise. Learning that his host's son has been kidnapped, Gideon sets out to identify the bones-and along the way, exposes some extraordinary deceptions that lay bare the malignant, long-hidden secrets at the dark heart of a highborn family.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Robert Hale Ltd, The Crowood Press Ltd
GTIN
9780709076117
ISBN-10
0709076118
ISBN-13
9780709076117
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95651447
Product Key Features
Author
Aaron J. Elkins
Format
Hardback
Language
English
Topic
Crime, Thriller & Adventure
Publication Year
2007
Genre
Crime, Thriller & Adventure
Dimensions
Weight
520g
Height
250mm
Width
156mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
London
Literary Period/Movement
0709076118
Author Biography
Aaron Elkins is an Edgar Award winner and he lives with his wife, Charlotte, on Washington's Olympic Peninsula.