An extraordinary story of love and vengeance in the international art world…
On a quest for a mysterious painting, Jonathan, the world’s foremost expert on Vladimir Radskin, crosses paths with a gallery owner from London, Clara. When they meet, Jonathan is overwhelmed by a vertiginous sense of déjà-vu. The two of them are convinced they have already met… But where, and when?
In London, more than a century ago.
Their quest will take Jonathan and Clara from a gallery in Piccadilly to a paint workshop in Florence, from a laboratory in the Louvre to a mysterious manor in the English countryside. The more Jonathan and Clara uncover about Radskin’s last painting, the more they discover about themselves: three very different lives, three inextricably intertwined destinies, caught in a race against time.
“A mysterious painting is both the starting point and the heart of this novel. The characters could have been drawn from Rembrandt’s palette. With undeniable charm, Marc Levy intertwines modern life with sequences from the past. The writing carries the story… Does it work? Without a doubt.”
“His stories make us dream, his writing fills us with emotion.”
“You read Marc Levy like a British mystery novel but above all like a beautiful love story… In the novel… time stands still and love is eternal.”
“Once again Levy explores the mysteries of love, with the skill and technique that has made him so successful. Only this time he does it in greater depth and with the overtones of a thriller; which leads us to believe that ‘in another book’ he will surprise us again.”
“A romantic comedy crossed with an American style thriller set in the world of art. A sharp intrigue that takes you into the heart of the auction room at Christies, the secret museum laboratories and the workshops of Italian painters.”
“Marc Levy explores the backstage of life, the hidden passageways of love… His novel is a good read, well-constructed, and a certain bet to shoot straight to the top of the bestseller lists.”
“An engaging tale, full of mystery, set in the art world… an accomplished novel and a delight to read.”
“This is exactly what a novel should be – ideal reading for a rainy weekend.
And what is it that makes this story so compelling? The mystery… a magical tale that takes readers from the United States to Europe and back again, and sustains the suspense until the very last page…”
“This fourth novel is even more accomplished than the previous ones. Its well-drawn characters, sophisticated intrigue and carefully-chosen settings, offer enormous appeal for fans of the genre…”
“His writing flows, it is elegant and fast paced… In Another Life is Romeo and Juliet, set in today’s world of internet. It’s dense, beautiful, and just as tragic.”
“Without a doubt, Marc Levy’s best novel to date.”
“Marc Levy is unrivalled in his ability to imagine love stories capable of capturing the hearts of even those who don’t believe in love at first sight.”
“Marc Levy is back! The Marc Levy who… weaves love and humour through the magic of a fairytale… Taking us from Boston and London to Paris, through dazzling twists of time, Levy explores the realms of wonder and love with wit and panache. In Another Life leaves you asking for more.”
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