The American - by Martin Booth (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>From the Booker shortlisted author of "Islands of Silence" and "The Industry of Souls" comes a fascinating portrait of a man with a double life and a dark trade.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>The locals in the southern Italian town where he lives call him Signor Farfalla--Mr. Butterfly: for he is a discreet gentleman who paints rare butterflies. His life is inconspicuous--mornings spent brushing at a canvas, afternoons idling in the cafes, and evening talks with his friend the town priest over a glass of brandy. <p/>Yet there are other sides to this gentleman's life: Clara: the young student who moonlights in the town bordello. And another woman who arrives with $100,000 and a commission, but not for a painting of butterflies. <p/>With this assignment returns the dark fear that has dogged Signor Farfalla's mysterious life. Almost instantly, he senses a deadly circle closing in on him, one which he may or may not elude. Part thriller, part character study, part drama of deceit and self-betrayal, <i>The American</i> (<i>A Very Private Gentleman)</i> shows Martin Booth at the very height of his powers.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Haunting, shocking, and tense, Booth's story is a charismatic blend of psychological thriller, vivid drama, shocking morality tale, and profound psychological study. His writing is crisp yet lyrical, simple yet intelligent. Readers looking for thought-provoking literary fiction can't do any better than this." --<i>Booklist (starred review)</i> <p/>"Booth constructs his most focused, tightly written novel to date, reminiscent of William Trevor's classic <i>Felicia's Journey</i> and the late Patricia Highsmith's Ripley novels." --<i>Publishers Weekly (starred review)</i> <p/>"Beautifully detailed...exquisite." --<i>Kirkus</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Martin Booth</b> is a critically acclaimed novelist and a documentary and feature film writer. He has written thirteen novels including <i>Islands of Silence</i>, <i>Hiroshima Joe</i>, and <i>The Industry of Souls</i>. His most recent non-fiction books include <i>Opium: A History</i> and <i>The Doctor, the Detective and Arthur Conan Doyle </i>-- a biography of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.</p>
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