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Medium soft cover
Good condition
428 pages
ISBN 0-385-60502-1
Set in London around 1900, the novel intertwines the lives of several characters against the backdrop of Claude Monet's visit to the city to paint his famous Thames series. As Monet captures the wintry mists over the river, the bodies of two young women are discovered in the Thames, sparking fears of a return of Jack the Ripper. The story follows Oliver Craston, a young diplomat who becomes entangled in the investigation of these gruesome murders. As he navigates the bohemian society and the darker side of London, he encounters Monet and his son, who are staying at the luxurious Savoy Hotel. The novel explores themes of art, mystery, and the complexities of human nature, all set against the atmospheric and foggy backdrop of turn-of-the-century London.