A Death in Cornwall: A Novel, Gabriel Allon Book 24 BY Daniel Silva

In A Death in Cornwall, #1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva delivers another masterful thriller, blending high-stakes international intrigue with a riveting mystery. The novel follows Gabriel Allon, the renowned art restorer and legendary spy, who finds himself embroiled in a deadly puzzle after slipping into London for a reception at the Courtauld Gallery celebrating the return of a stolen Vincent van Gogh self-portrait.

Allon’s visit takes a dark turn when an old friend from the Devon and Cornwall Police seeks his expertise on a baffling murder case. The victim, Charlotte Blake, an esteemed Oxford professor of art history, was found dead in her seaside village, a place where Allon once lived under an assumed identity. The murder bears the hallmarks of a diabolical serial killer terrorizing the Cornish countryside, but anomalies like a missing mobile phone and a cryptic three-letter cipher left behind lead Allon to question the true nature of the crime.

As Allon delves deeper, he uncovers that Blake was on the trail of a looted Picasso valued at over $100 million. With a team of eclectic allies—including a world-famous violinist, a master thief, and a lethal contract killer turned British spy—Allon embarks on a thrilling chase. The hunt spans from the rugged cliffs of Cornwall to the enchanting island of Corsica, culminating in a dramatic climax at the doorstep of 10 Downing Street.

Silva’s A Death in Cornwall is a supremely elegant and suspenseful narrative, brimming with murder, power, and greed. It’s a dazzling tale that will captivate readers and keep them turning pages until the very end.