{"product_id":"9781250311375","title":"The Vanishing Man : A Charles Lenox Mystery","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vanishing Man\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Charles Finch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Fiction readers who crush on blue-blooded British detectives will fall hard for Victorian-era sleuth Charles Lenox.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the critically acclaimed and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Charles Finch comes \u003ci\u003eThe Vanishing Man\u003c\/i\u003e, a prequel to his Charles Lenox Victorian series,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e in which \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ethe theft of an antique painting sends Detective Lenox on a hunt for a criminal mastermind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLondon, 1853: Having earned some renown by solving a case that baffled Scotland Yard, young Charles Lenox is called upon by the Duke of Dorset, one of England’s most revered noblemen, for help. A painting of the Duke’s great-grandfather has been stolen from his private study. But the Duke’s concern is not for his ancestor’s portrait; hiding in plain sight nearby is another painting of infinitely more value, one that holds the key to one of the country’s most famous and best-kept secrets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDorset believes the thieves took the wrong painting and may return when they realize their error—and when his fears result in murder, Lenox must act quickly to unravel the mystery behind both paintings before tragedy can strike again. As the Dorset family closes ranks to protect its reputation, Lenox uncovers a dark secret that could expose them to unimaginable scandal—and reveals the existence of an artifact, priceless beyond measure, for which the family is willing to risk anything to keep hidden. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this intricately plotted prequel to the Charles Lenox mysteries, the young detective risks his potential career—and his reputation in high society—as he hunts for a criminal mastermind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Vanishing Man:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fiction readers who crush on blue-blooded British detectives will fall hard for Victorian-era sleuth Charles Lenox.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Finch's nimble prose, edged with humor, makes this twelfth in the Charles Lenox series a pure delight.\" —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Rich in period minutiae...unveils the frightening power of the uppermost classes.\"\u003cb\u003e —\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Woman in the Water:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A cunning mystery.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New York \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTimes Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Finch is an elegant stylist...a persuasive portrait of Victorian England.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Finch does a wonderful job of re-creating the atmosphere of mid-19th-century England; his characters are crisply drawn and believable. It’s wonderful to see the neophyte Lenox develop the skills for which he becomes renowned in later books. An excellent addition to an already terrific series.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal \u003c\/i\u003e(starred)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With its splendidly drawn characters and brisk, supple prose, this can be either an inviting introduction to those new to Finch’s accomplished series or a winning addition to the canon for established fans.”\u003cb\u003e —\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e(starred)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Lenox has officially reached the big leagues—the conclusion waiting for him is nothing short of chilling. A case with enough momentum to recharge this series and grab new readers with its pull.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250311375\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Minotaur Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40739431743694,"sku":"9781250311375","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_e66a3f3c-deb7-4e2a-af16-281a2715a944.jpg?v=1641363807","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250311375","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}