The fallen angel
By: David Hewson
Series: Nic Costa -- 9; Nic Costa -- 9.
Publisher: W F Howes
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Rearsby
Language: eng
Number of pages: 554
ISBN-13: 9781407470528
Subjects: Nic Costa (Fictitious character); Fiction; Police; Family secrets
Description: When British academic Malise Gabriel falls to his death from a Rome apartment, detective Nic Costa rapidly comes to realize that there is much more to the accident than he had first thought. It also becomes apparent that Malise's family - mysterious and tragic daughter Mina, stoic wife Cecilia and troubled son Robert - may be keeping vital information hidden. Nic becomes obsessed with the case, and is especially intrigued by Mina's story which seems to be linked with the sixteenth century-legend of a young Italian noblewoman, Beatrice Cenci. As the investigation deepens, Rome's dark and seedy side is uncovered, revealing a web of deceit, treachery and corruption. Costa realizes that the key to the truth lies with the Gabriels. Why are they so unwilling to co-operate, and who, or what, is the reason for their silence. -- Back cover.
Notes: Originally published: London: Macmillan.