Review: Great story - beautiful setting
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 14, 2012
Mr. Kirby has written a noir-ish mystery thriller which will suck you into the seamy underworld of intrigue and passion.  Set mostly in Florence, you will wander the streets with James as he tries to track down the murderer of his wife.  As a suspect himself, he must rely on his own wits as he becomes embroiled in the world of a crime lord.The story leads you through several twists and turns.  The characters are well-drawn, and the descriptions of the settings are impeccable.  You quickly realize Mr. Kirby has intimate knowledge of every street, café, and hotel identified in the story, and he brings the locations alive for the reader.  The details and intricacy along with the factual lessons about art conservation make the tale believable and very enjoyable.An excellent thriller from a new author.  Give it a try.  I think you'll be delighted.