Title: The Rembrandt Affair
Author: Daniel Silva
First published July 20, 2010
484 pages, Hardcover
ISBN: 9780399156588 (ISBN10: 0399156585)
Rating: 4.31
Overview
A stolen painting, a murdered art restorer, and Gabriel Allon’s unique skills are once again demanded. After taking refuge with his wife in Cornwall, Gabriel’s past catches up with him in the form of an eccentric London art dealer.
Despite his reluctance, Gabriel is drawn into the search for a long-lost Rembrandt painting, leading him on a perilous journey from Amsterdam to Buenos Aires and finally to a villa on the shores of Lake Geneva. The trail of clues uncovers deadly secrets and evil men, including a powerful Swiss billionaire with a hidden agenda.
Gabriel must once again confront his past and the remarkable cast of characters involved in this thrilling tale of intrigue and deception.
About the Author
Daniel Silva was born in Michigan in 1960 and spent most of his life in California. He attended Fresno State where he earned his BA.
Silva was a journalist for United Press International (UPI) and traveled extensively in the Middle East covering the Iran-Iraq war, terrorism, and political conflicts. He later worked for CNN, where he was eventually promoted to executive producer of its public policy programming in Washington D.C. In 1994, Silva began writing his first novel, The Unlikely Spy, which was a runaway bestseller that received critical acclaim.
He became a full-time writer in 1997 and has since published numerous bestsellers that have been translated into 25 languages and sold across the world. Silva currently resides in Washington D.C.
Editoral Review
The Rembrandt Affair by Daniel Silva is a thrilling espionage novel first published on July 20, 2010. Silva is an award-winning and bestselling author known for his spy fiction.
The Rembrandt Affair is part of his Gabriel Allon series, which features an Israeli intelligence officer turned art restorer who becomes involved in international espionage. The novel explores themes of corruption, betrayal, and art theft, and is set against the backdrop of the European art world.
The Rembrandt Affair begins with Gabriel Allon being approached by a friend to investigate the theft of a painting by Rembrandt from an art gallery in Zurich. As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers that the theft is connected to a wider conspiracy involving stolen art and political corruption.
Along the way, he reconnects with his wife, Chiara, who is also an intelligence officer, and deals with personal and professional challenges. Silva masterfully weaves together various plotlines, taking the reader on a thrilling ride through the world of art theft and espionage.
Allon is a fascinating and complex character, and Silva does an excellent job of developing him throughout the series. In The Rembrandt Affair, Allon is at his best as he navigates through the dangerous world of international politics and art smuggling.
Silva’s writing is engaging and descriptive, and he paints a vivid picture of the European art world. He also delves into the history and significance of the artwork involved in the theft, adding depth to the story.
The pacing is excellent, and the plot twists and turns will keep readers engaged from the beginning to the end. One potential criticism of The Rembrandt Affair is that it may be difficult for readers who are not familiar with the Allon series to fully understand the backstory and relationships between characters.
However, this does not detract from the overall enjoyment of the novel. Overall, The Rembrandt Affair is an excellent addition to the Gabriel Allon series and a thrilling spy novel in its own right.
Silva’s expert storytelling and attention to detail make this an engaging and satisfying read. Fans of spy fiction and art history will find much to enjoy in The Rembrandt Affair.
We highly recommend this book and give it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
