Synopsis
In the 15th century a Flemish master introduces a game of chess into a painting, and thereby offers the key to resolving a secret of the era. Five centuries later, a woman art-restorer joins forces with a homosexual antiquarian and a chess-player to pit their wits in an effort to crack the enigma.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
"A sleek and sophisticated chamber mystery about art, life and chess. Madly clever" (New York Times)
"Gives murder a touch of class...delightfully absorbing" (Observer)
"In its intellectual background detail it is reminiscent of Umberto Eco's novels...hard to stop reading" (Michael Eaude Times Literary Supplement)
Book Description
A brilliant murder mystery in which a clue to a murder is hidden within a medieval painting.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for The Flanders Panel
Stock Image
The Flanders Panel
Published by
Harcourt Brace & Company, 1994
ISBN 10: 0002712946
ISBN 13: 9780002712941
Used
Hardcover
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR004811524
Buy Used
£ 17.18
£ 5.60 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Flanders Panel
Published by
Harcourt Brace & Company, 1994
ISBN 10: 0002712946
ISBN 13: 9780002712941
Used
Secondhand, Hardback
Seller: Book Grocer, Tullamarine, VIC, Australia
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Secondhand, Hardback. , . NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.Author: A. Perez-ReverteFormat: HardbackNumber of Pages: 384The book The Flanders Panel by the author A. Perez-Reverte. Secondhand, Hardback. Seller Inventory # 9780002712941-SECONDHAND
Stock Image
The Flanders Panel
Seller: Greener Books, London, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. Seller Inventory # mon0000661893
Buy Used
£ 15.51
£ 15.99 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Flanders Panel
Published by
Harvill Collins, London, 1994
ISBN 10: 0002712946
ISBN 13: 9780002712941
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Signature Firsts, Brecon, POWYS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Second Printing. Near fine second impression in near fine dustwrapper. The book is tight and seems unread. Some age-toning or browning to the paper stock. Publisher's remainder mark to lower edge. The dust wrapper is complete but with one or two small marks. It seems that a large number of the first and second printings of this book were exported and then remaindered. As an enthusiastic collector myself I make every effort to provide a high level of service. Enquiries welcomed. Paypal accepted. Seller Inventory # 007215
Seller Image
The Flanders Panel
Seller: Adelaide Booksellers, Clarence Gardens, SA, Australia
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Near Fine. 2nd Printing. Large octavo size [16x24cm approx]. Near Fine condition in a Near Fine Dustjacket. Dustjacket now protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. An excellent copy. Translated from the Spanish by Margaret Jull Costa. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 295 pages. A mystery hidden in an art masterpiece. Seller Inventory # 330276
Buy Used
£ 16.40
£ 16.74 shipping
Ships from Australia to U.S.A.
Ships from Australia to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Flanders Panel ( 1st/1st ~ American Edition )
Published by
Harcourt Brace & Company, 1994
ISBN 10: 0002712946
ISBN 13: 9780002712941
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Housing Works Online Bookstore, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Minimal wear to cover. Pages clean and binding tight. shelf wear. bumped edges. Hardcover. Seller Inventory # KB10-00927
Seller Image
The Flanders Panel-NEAR FINE PROOF
Published by
Harvill Collins, London, 1994
ISBN 10: 0002712946
ISBN 13: 9780002712941
Used
Original Wraps
First Edition
Seller: Signature Firsts, Brecon, POWYS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Original Wraps. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Edition Proof. Near fine uncorrected proof in publishers wrappers, as issued. An unread copy with very minimal shelf wear evident. No creases, tears or chafing evident. Essentially a bright, tight copy with only very light marking to the edges of the text block. One of about 150 copies issued. As an enthusiastic collector myself I make every effort to provide a high level of service. Enquiries welcomed. Paypal accepted. Seller Inventory # 007214
Seller Image
THE FLANDERS PANEL
Seller: Uncle Peter's Books, Clunes, NSW, Australia
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st UK Edition. Some staining and foxing on edges, endpapers and some pages. Remainder stripe on bottom edge. Top corner of front free endpaper cut out. Pages lightly browned. Some general wear, else book is in good condition. Some staining on dustwrapper. Dustwrapper is worn around edges, lightly rubbed. Sticker residue on front flap. Else dustwrapper is also in good condition. *We always describe the faults of our books meticulously; they usually present better than they sound. Seller Inventory # FIC0850
Buy Used
£ 41.01
£ 38.69 shipping
Ships from Australia to U.S.A.
Ships from Australia to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
THE FLANDERS PANEL
Seller: Black Stump Books And Collectables, Skipton, VIC, Australia
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First UK Edition, Second Impression. A clean, straight book, with very slight age toning to text, in an undamaged dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 015096
Buy Used
£ 65.61
£ 26.79 shipping
Ships from Australia to U.S.A.
Ships from Australia to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Flanders Panel +++FIRST++++
Published by
Collins Harvill, 1994
ISBN 10: 0002712946
ISBN 13: 9780002712941
Used
Soft cover
First Edition
Seller: Coach Books, Hutton Roof, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Harvill. 1994. An UNREAD, fine, RARE and SCARCE, FIRST Edition, FIRST PRINTING in ENGLISH Language of the ARC/ uncorrected proof of which only 150 copies were printed. #H. Seller Inventory # 000706