The Golden Child
by Fitzgerald, Penelope
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- VG-
- ISBN 10
- 0395956196
- ISBN 13
- 9780395956199
- Seller
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Urbana, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
Synopsis
Penelope Fitzgerald's first novel, THE GOLDEN CHILD, combines a deft comedy of manners with a classic mystery set in London's most refined institution -- the museum. When the glittering treasure of ancient Garamantia, the golden child, is delivered to the museum, a web of intrigue tightens around its personnel, especially the hapless museum officer Waring Smith. While prowling the halls one night, Waring is nearly strangled. Two suspicious deaths ensue, and only the cryptic hieroglyphics of the Garamantes can bring an end to the mayhem. Fitzgerald has an unerring eye for human nature, and this satirical look at the art world delivers a terrifically witty read.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Priceless Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 071043
- Title
- The Golden Child
- Author
- Fitzgerald, Penelope
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - VG-
- ISBN 10
- 0395956196
- ISBN 13
- 9780395956199
- Publisher
- Mariner Books
- Place of Publication
- Wilmington, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
- Date Published
- 1999
- Keywords
- FICTION
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