A Death in Cornwall by Daniel Silva

FIRST EDITION HARDCOVER TRILOGY PREQUEL — A DEATH IN CORNWALL BY DANIEL SILVA Up for auction is a beautiful hardcover copy of A Death in Cornwall, the critically acclaimed international thriller by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Daniel Silva. Published in July 2024 by HarperCollins, this book marks the monumental 24th installment of the legendary Gabriel Allon Series. This specific lot offers collectors a chance to complete their bookshelf ahead of the recent continuations, An Inside Job (2025) and Ransom (2026). Book Specifications • Title: A Death in Cornwall • Author: Daniel Silva • Publisher: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins (2024) • Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket • Condition: Excellent / Fine (crisp pages, tight binding, intact dust jacket) • ISBN: 978-0-06-338420-0 The Story: A High-Stakes Art World Mystery "A brutal murder, a missing masterpiece, a mystery only Gabriel Allon can solve..." The plot moves at a breakneck pace across Europe, drawing on real-world political commentary and art-world corruption: • The Inciting Incident: Legendary art restorer and retired master spy Gabriel Allon is called away from a high-profile reception at London's Courtauld Gallery to help investigate the brutal murder of an Oxford art history professor, Dr. Charlotte Blake, in a seaside Cornish village. • The Hidden Clue: While local authorities suspect a countryside serial killer, Gabriel tracks anomalies—including a missing mobile phone and a cryptic three-letter cypher. He soon uncovers that Blake was on the cusp of finding a looted Picasso masterpiece worth over $100 million. • The Sting: To ensnare the perpetrators, Gabriel orchestrates an elaborate sting utilizing six Impressionist canvases forged by his own hand, aided by an elite team featuring a world-famous violinist, a beautiful master thief, and a lethal contract killer turned British spy. • Real-World Inspiration: As detailed in the book's poignant Author's Note, the plot directly critiques how the global plutocracy exploits sophisticated offshore entities and tax shelters like the Geneva Freeport to hoard fine art and hide unimaginable wealth Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue