Headlong: a novel
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Celebrated for his playwriting, British author Michael Frayn has also written screenplays and several acclaimed novels. Headlong, a Booker Prize finalist, combines a heavy dose of humor with a fascinating glimpse into the world of priceless art. When Martin Clay and his art historian wife are asked to appraise the private collection of a loutish man, it is Martin, not his wife, who believes he has discovered a lost masterpiece from Dutch painter Bruegel. Keeping his thoughts closely guarded, he embarks on a fast-paced quest to confirm his suspicions. In an effort to swindle the painting away from its owner, Martin heads down a trail of lies and scams that has hilarious and unexpected results. Frayn's novel is both an entertaining, slapstick romp through one man's personal odyssey and a fascinating glimpse into the world of art history. Narrator Steven Crossley captures each moment of discovery without missing a beat through all of Martin's bumbling and scheming.
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Subjects
Art auctions
Art auctions -- England -- Fiction
Art historians
Art historians -- England -- Fiction
Bruegel, Pieter
Bruegel, Pieter, -- approximately 1525-1569 -- Fiction
Country life
Country life -- England -- Fiction
Fiction
Historians of philosophy
Historians of philosophy -- England -- Fiction
Humorous fiction
Humorous stories
Lost works of art
Lost works of art -- England -- Fiction
Painting
Painting -- Flanders -- Fiction
Satire
Satire -- Fiction
Art auctions -- England -- Fiction
Art historians
Art historians -- England -- Fiction
Bruegel, Pieter
Bruegel, Pieter, -- approximately 1525-1569 -- Fiction
Country life
Country life -- England -- Fiction
Fiction
Historians of philosophy
Historians of philosophy -- England -- Fiction
Humorous fiction
Humorous stories
Lost works of art
Lost works of art -- England -- Fiction
Painting
Painting -- Flanders -- Fiction
Satire
Satire -- Fiction
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ISBN:
9780805062854
9781982464356
9781501988455
9781982464356
9781501988455
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Art historians -- England -- Fiction
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Country life -- England -- Fiction
Fiction
Historians of philosophy -- England -- Fiction
Humorous fiction
Humorous stories
Lost works of art -- England -- Fiction
Painting -- Flanders -- Fiction
Satire -- Fiction
Art historians -- England -- Fiction
Bruegel, Pieter, -- approximately 1525-1569 -- Fiction
Country life -- England -- Fiction
Fiction
Historians of philosophy -- England -- Fiction
Humorous fiction
Humorous stories
Lost works of art -- England -- Fiction
Painting -- Flanders -- Fiction
Satire -- Fiction
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Art historians
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Country life
Historians of philosophy
Humorous stories
Lost works of art
Painting
Satire
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Country life
Historians of philosophy
Humorous stories
Lost works of art
Painting
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