Iain pears books list of books by author iain pears. Iain pears first book was published in 1988, which was entitled the discovery of painting. Why you need an app to understand my novel books the guardian. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. During his childhood stage, he was a very focus student as he took his education serious. The novel is introduced by a murder the happened in 17th century. Iain pears born 1955 is an english novelist who often draws on his expertise as an art historian to craft literary mysteries. Iain pears was born in england in 1955 and was educated at wadham college, oxford. Pears was born on 8 august 1955 in coventry, england. Hello select your address best sellers todays deals todays deals. He was educated at warwick school, an allboys public school in warwick. In his most dazzling novel since the groundbreaking new york times bestseller an instance of the fingerpost, iain pears tells the story of john stone, financier and arms dealer. Below is a list of iain pears jonathan argyll books in order of when they were first released. Robert grove is poisoned with arsenic in his new college lodgings.
When she comes out again, she leaves behind a doppelganger who develops a stubborn. Valerio varesi is the italian author of the commissario. The complete series list for jonathan argyll iain pears. Below is a list of iain pears jonathan argyll books in order of when they were first released which is the same as their chronological order. He studied at wadham college, oxford, graduating with a bachelor of arts ba degree, and at wolfson college, oxford. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Iain pears is the author of the bestsellers an instance of the fingerpost, the dream of scipio, and stones fall, and a novella, the portrait, as well as a series of acclaimed detective novels, a book of art history and countless articles on artistic, financial and. Admirers of iain pearss an instance of the fingerpost have waited more than 10 years for another lengthy, serpentine thriller bearing the stamp of his erudition in matters historical, artistic and financial. Iain pears is the author of the bestsellers an instance of the fingerpost, the. Pears combined his knowledge of art and his mystery writing technique in an instance of the fingerpost and other novels. With 1998s the instance of the fingerpost, his first break from the artcentered jonathan argyll series.
United by a classical text called the dream of scipio, three men struggle to find refuge for. Flavia di stefano deputy and general bottando head of the squad. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading arcadia. Pears attended warwick school, wadham college and wolfson college. As a reporter, hes worked for the bbc, channel 4 and zdf in germany. Jul 01, 2016 so here are my favourite 5 novels from 2016 so far, in no particular order not including books ive read before. Pears has worked as an art historian, a tv consultant, and a journalist for many countries.
Iain pearss most popular book is an instance of the fingerpost. Reading order of art history mystery series and list of all iain pears books. Iain pears is the author of the best sellers an instance of the fingerpost, the dream of scipio and stones fall, and a novella, the portrait, as well as a series of acclaimed detective novels, a book of art history, and countless articles on artistic, financial and historical subjects. He was educated at warwick school, warwick, wadham college and wolfson college, oxford.
Also known as art history mysteries, this series describes the adventures of art historian jonathan argyll and two members of the fictitious art squa. Pears and his wife currently lives in oxford, united kingdom. Educated at wadham college, oxford, he has worked as a journalist, an art historian and a television consultant. Admirers of iain pears s an instance of the fingerpost have waited more than 10 years for another lengthy, serpentine thriller bearing the stamp of his erudition in matters historical, artistic and financial. Iain pears books list of books by author iain pears thriftbooks. So here are my favourite 5 novels from 2016 so far, in no particular order not including books ive read before. The series lasted seven novels, concluding in 2000 with the novel the immaculate deception. The popular italian tv series fog and crimes is based on valerio varesis novels. The dream of scipio, acclaimed author iain pears intertwines three intellectual mysteries, three love stories, and three of the darkest moments in human history. The series has seven books all of which were released between 1990 and 2000. Ive really liked pears historical novels, and although this one opens in 1962 it apparently also features a future dystopia. To be honest, i kind of knew that was comingive been excited about this book since i first heard it was coming out and ive read and loved all of iain pears novels, and own most. Jonathan argyll series in order iain pears fictiondb. At 61 years of age, he is an english novelist, journalist and also an art historian.
In cold war england, professor henry lytten, having renounced a career in espionage, is writing a fantasy novel that dares to imagine a world less fraught than his own. After several years working for reuters, he went to yale university to complete his book on eighteenthcentury british art, the discovery of painting. Iain pears has 19 books on goodreads with 97467 ratings. His first novel, the raphael affair 1991, introduced jonathan argyll, a detective art historian who works with the italian art squad. He left school at sixteen and worked in a wide variety of jobs. Nothing in pears s five archly amusing art mysteries giottos hand, p. He is the author of seven detective novels, a book of art history and countless articles on artistic, financial and historical subjects, and three novels, an instance of the fingerpost, the dream of scipio and the portrait. Iain pears is an english art historian, novelist and journalist. A missing signet ring leads his colleagues to his former servant and rumored. His wellknown novel series features jonathan argyll, art historian, though international fame first. Among his greatest achievements is the authorship of the jonathan argyll series also known as art history mysteries. Poseidons wake and slow bullets, alastair reynolds. A return to the form that launched iain pears onto bestseller lists around the world.
Books by iain pears author of an instance of the fingerpost. He is the author of seven highly praised detective novels, a book of art history and countless articles on artistic, financial and historical subjects, and an instance of the fingerpost. Jonathan argyll is the protagonist in a series of mystery novels by english novelist iain pears. Five of his novels have been translated into english. A national bestseller and one of the new york public librarys books to remember, an instance of the fingerpost is a thrilling historical mystery from iain pears. A guide to cozy mystery and other favorite books, movies, and tv. An influential art critic in the early years of the twentieth century journeys from. Buy a cheap copy of the portrait book by iain pears. I got home lateish on friday night, picked up iain pears arcadia to read a chapter or so of before turning in, and basically disappeared until late saturday night. He is the author of numerous works, including seven detective novels in the jonathan argyll series, a book of art history, and the new york times bestselling historical novel an instance of the. Jonathan argyll is an art history scholar and detective who works with the italian art squad, including general bottando and his deputy flavia di stefano who is sometimes his lover. Like his popular art history mysteries, iain pears s erudite historical novels are as well researched and intricately plotted as they are suspenseful and colorful. Iain pears has a wife with who they are blessed with children.
The renowned author and art historian is famous for his interesting and thrilling novels. With 1998s the instance of the fingerpost, his first break from the artcentered jonathan argyll series, pears evoked the most rapturous praise of his career. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Discover book depositorys huge selection of iain pears books online. Iain george pears born 8 august 1955 is an english art historian, novelist and journalist. Below is a list of iain pears books in order of when they were originally released. Iain pears author page iain pears is a journalist and art historian.
Also known as art history mysteries, this series describes the adventures of art historian jonathan argyll and two members of the fictitious art squad of the italian police. Aside from being a novelist, he is also an art historian and a journalist. Buy arcadia by pears, iain from amazons fiction books store. Iain pears is a journalist and art historian with a doctorate in art history from oxford. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Death and restoration art history mystery by pears, iain and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. An instance of the fingerpost is a novel by iain pears which is mainly dwells in historical mystery. Iain pears is the author of the bestsellers an instance of the fingerpost, the dream of scipio, and stones fall, and a novella, the portrait, as well as a series of acclaimed detective novels, a book of art history and countless articles on artistic, financial and historical subjects. Although born in tunbridge wells in kent, tim pears grew up in the village of trusham on the edge of dartmoor where his father was the rector. Somewhere between the two lies this odd confection by the restless, genrehopping pears stones fall, 2009, etc. Before writing, he worked as a reporter for the bbc, channel 4 uk and zdf germany and correspondent for reuters from 1982 to 1990 in italy, france, uk and us.
Nothing in pearss five archly amusing art mysteries giottos hand, p. Arcadia from the author of the international best seller an instance of the fingerpost, arcadia is an astonishing work of imagination. It is 1663, and england is wracked with intrigue and civil strife. The first is the final book in the poseidons children trilogy. Author iain pearss complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Iain pears is an english author of historical and contemporary mystery novels.
Iain pears is currently considered a single author. Iain pears began his jonathan argyll series with his debut novel, the raphael affair. Pears was born in coventry town in the united kingdom. The six other novels in the series include the titian committee 1992, the bernini bust 1993 and the immaculate deception 2000.