Painted Ladies
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4.1 • 524 Ratings
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- $8.99
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- $8.99
Publisher Description
Spenser had a simple job-protect an art scholar during a ransom exchange for a stolen painting. No one was supposed to die. But the scholar had secrets no one knew, and uncovering them will endanger Spenser as well.
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At the start of the lackluster 38th Spenser novel from late MWA Grand Master Parker, the iconic Boston PI agrees to protect art historian Ashton Prince during the exchange for cash of a rare painting held for ransom, 17th-century Dutch artist Franz Hermenszoon s Lady with a Finch. When a bomb kills Prince during the botched exchange, Spenser naturally plans to even the score. And naturally, Spenser s probing into the painting s complex history, Prince s twisted life, the museum that owned the painting leads to violent reactions. Spenser s habitual wisecracking often comes across as merely smart-alecky, but as always he backs the attitude with performance. While this crime thriller is short on the kind of grit and character that earned Parker (1932 2010) an Edgar Award and numerous Shamus nominations, fans should still relish this probably final opportunity to enjoy the inimitable Spenser, who made his debut in 1973 s The Godwulf Manuscript.
Customer Reviews
Best recent Spenser
I always enjoy a Parker novel, but recent Spensers seemed to be doing too much and not all of it up to old standards. This story seems more focused, but with just enough Susan and Pearl to be annoying. Not a classic, but up to the task. Strong effort as the series winds down.
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Painted Ladies
Another great Spenser yarn, as usual. Great characters, great plot, and great ending.