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Jonathan Argyll Séries

Embarquez pour un voyage dans le monde captivant de l'histoire de l'art, où le passé s'entremêle à la résolution de crimes modernes. Suivez les aventures d'un historien d'art passionné et de ses collègues de l'élite de l'« Art Squad » italienne alors qu'ils dévoilent des mystères cachés dans des chefs-d'œuvre célèbres. Chaque enquête explore des contrefaçons et des tromperies artistiques élaborées, exposant le réseau complexe d'ambition humaine et d'intrigue qui entoure le monde de l'art.

L'énigme de San Giovanni
Giotto's Hand
The Last Judgement
The Bernini Bust
The Titian Committee
L'affaire Raphaël

Ordre de lecture recommandé

  1. L'affaire Raphaël

    • 299pages
    • 11 heures de lecture

    English art scholar Jonathan Argyll was amazed to find himself arrested for vagrancy-while searching for a long-lost Raphael in a tiny Roman church. Although General Bottando of the Italian National Art Theft Squad has little confidence in Jonathan's theories, Bottando's lovely assistant, Flavia di Stefano, is intrigued by the idea of a lost classic, and by Jonathan himself. But in the midst of the painting's discovery and the resultant worldwide publicity, a new chain of events is set into action. First vandalism, then murder, surround the painting. And as new facts about its true nature emerge, Bottando sends Flavia and Jonathan to investigate--little knowing that the pair will be on the run for the truth... and for their very lives.

    L'affaire Raphaël1
    3,5

  2. The Titian Committee

    Art History Mystery

    • 240pages
    • 9 heures de lecture

    Flavia di Stefano of Rome's Art Theft Squad and art historian Jonathan Argyll have charmed mystery readers around the world. Their latest case is baffling to the extreme, when clues from a Titian researcher's death by mugging point to murder -- and a criminal conspiracy...

    The Titian Committee2
    3,7

  3. The Bernini Bust

    • 192pages
    • 7 heures de lecture

    When art dealer Jonathan Argyll arrives in Los Angeles to drop off a painting, he discovers that there are a few devils loose in the City of Angels

    The Bernini Bust3
    3,6

  4. The Last Judgement

    • 256pages
    • 9 heures de lecture

    The attempted sale of an obscure 18th-century painting goes murderously awry in this newest mystery starring impoverished art-dealer sleuth Jonathan Argyll, from the bestselling author of The Raphael Affair and The Titian Committee.

    The Last Judgement4
    3,7

  5. Giotto's Hand

    • 304pages
    • 11 heures de lecture

    General Bottando of Rome’s Art Theft Squad believes that a lone criminal mastermind—dubbed “Giotto”—has been stealing priceless Renaissance art for over thirty years. But his theory—prompted by a letter from an embittered, dying old woman—is scorned by archrival Corrado Argan, a bureaucrat more interested in politics than policing.Bottando’s right hand, the beautiful Flavia di Stefano, quickly locates a possible culprit—but he’s in England. Since the conniving Argan considers even a trip across town an unnecessary expense for Bottando’s squad, Flavia must rely on her fiancé, Jonathan Argyll. In England on business, he finds the suspect suspiciously dead. That’s a pity—especially for Jonathan. Were he not on the scene—raving about art thefts and coincidences—the police may have ruled that the deceased had a few too many and tripped on a loose stair. Now, Jonathan’s passport has been lifted until Her Majesty’s magistrate is satisfied that he has told all he knows…

    Giotto's Hand5
    3,5

  6. L'énigme de San Giovanni

    • 361pages
    • 13 heures de lecture

    General Bottando can't believe his rotten luck. He has just been promoted—to a position that's heavy on bureaucratic duties-but disturbingly light on investigative responsibilities. As if that wasn't annoying enough, he's received a tip about a planned raid at a nearby monastery. He's relying on his colleague Flavia di Stefano and her art-expert fiancé, Jonathan Argyll, to thwart the plot-but both are beyond baffled. The only valuable item in the monastery's art collection is a supposed Caravaggio that's currently being restored. There are no solid suspects-unless you count the endearing art thief, the flagrantly flamboyant "Rottweiler of Restoration," and the strangely shady icon expert. And there's really no reason to cause an unholy uproar-until someone commits an unconscionable crime...

    L'énigme de San Giovanni6
    3,7

  7. Grands Détectives: Le secret de la Vierge à l'enfant

    • 322pages
    • 12 heures de lecture

    In his seventh Jonathan Argyll art mystery, the narrative unfolds with a stolen masterpiece of significant allegorical weight, a decades-old political kidnapping, and a captivating artwork of uncertain origin. Iain Pears showcases his talent for intricate plotting and literary deception. His art mysteries have garnered a dedicated readership, particularly following the success of his 1998 thriller, which heightened interest in his earlier works. The story follows the charming yet distracted English art dealer Jonathan Argyll and the formidable Flavia di Stefano from the Italian Art Theft Squad, alongside General Taddeo Bottando and a colorful cast of suspects. When a masterpiece is stolen during an international exhibition, Flavia is tasked by the new prime minister to recover it, a mission fraught with political peril. If she complies with the ransom demands, she risks disgrace; if she refuses, she faces dismissal. As Jonathan explores a Tuscan art collection, Flavia seeks Bottando’s counsel. Together, they devise a plan, but after the ransom is paid, the thief is found dead, and Bottando disappears. Flavia, now alone, navigates the connection between past terrorism and current events, uncovering a conspiracy that threatens her life and the government. Pears’ work immerses readers in contemporary Italian culture, making this installment a remarkable addition to the series and affirming his status as a master of the genre.

    Grands Détectives: Le secret de la Vierge à l'enfant7
    3,6