The Raphael Affair by Iain Pears

The Raphael Affair

Jonathan Argyll #1

Iain Pears

226 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction art mystery lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
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Description

English art scholar Jonathan Argyll was amazed to find himself arrested for vagrancy-while searching for a long-lost Raphael in a tiny Roman church. Although General Bottando of the Italian National Art Theft Squad has little confidence in Jonatha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 63 reviews

Moods

mysterious 60%
lighthearted 40%
adventurous 20%
funny 20%
informative 20%
relaxing 20%

Pace

medium 80%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.33

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