Relics Torn - Benton, S. G.

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Résumé :
Plunge into the Depths of the Illicit Art World - Where Stolen Treasures and Family Secrets Lead to Deception, Betrayal, and Murder. Delve into Relics Torn, a compelling international crime thriller where art and antiquities are the priceless puzzle pieces in a deadly game. Crafted for the discerning adult reader, this riveting tale spans the globe from the lush jungles of Southeast Asia to the cobbled streets of Europe, offering a feast for those who thirst for cultural depth along with heart-pounding suspense. Meet Liliane Ashe, an art sleuth on a dual quest: navigating the intricate maze of the stolen art market and solving the mystery of her missing mother. When her past comes calling, in the form of Victor Aldwyn-Interpol agent and former lover-she's lured into an explosive case that catapults her from the tranquil mountains of New Mexico to London's underbelly and beyond. A garbage truck filled with ancient mosaics offers the first clue, but the tattooed, carved, and inked body of the comatose truck driver presents a riddle wrapped in an enigma. As Liliane and Victor probe beneath the surface of a prestigious art gallery suspected of shady dealings, they unearth a clandestine, ruthless empire stretching from Europe to Asia. Facing a villain whose past is disturbingly linked to Liliane's own, they must untangle a web of greed, betrayal, revenge, and murder. Relics Torn doesn't just deliver spine-tingling suspense and breathtaking thrills. It paints a complex portrait of moral ambiguity within the underground antiquities trade, with layers of hidden truths challenging the boundaries between right and wrong, guilt and innocence, genius and madness. Perfect for aficionados of art, mysteries, and globetrotting adventures....

Biographie:
S.G. Benton hails from Naperville, Illinois, and has lived a life steeped in law and art. With 30 years' experience as a lawyer and university lecturer in art and antiquities law, she also holds a PhD in anthropology with a research focus on objects of cultural heritage. Benton draws literary inspiration from her lifelong love of mysteries and thrillers; her favorite protagonists range from Elizabeth Peters's Amelia Peabody to Daniel Silva's Gabriel Allon. She and her husband, both passionate travelers, have lived in the US, Australia, and Mexico before making their home in Copenhagen, Denmark.