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What's Bred In The Bone

Robertson Davies

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What's Bred In The Bone

by Robertson Davies
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Mystery, intrigue, and hidden secrets with an artistic touch.

This book is a captivating blend of mystery, history, and artistry. The protagonist, Francis Cornish, leads a life full of hidden secrets and unexpected encounters, taking the readers on a thrilling journey. With its intriguing plot and richly developed characters, "What's Bred In The Bone" will immerse you in a world of espionage, art, and fascinating secrets waiting to be unraveled.

  • Booker Prize Nominee (1986)
  • Canadian Authors Association Award for Fiction (1986)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

What's Bred In The Bone

by Robertson Davies
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ISBN: 9780140097115
Author: Robertson Davies
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 1986-11-04
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Contemporary
Related Topics: Literature, Classics
Goodreads rating: 4.27
(rated by 6208 readers)

Description

Francis Cornish was always good at keeping secrets. From the well-hidden family secret of his childhood to his mysterious encounters with a small -town embalmer, an expert art restorer, a Bavarian countess, and various masters of espionage, the events in Francis's life were not always what they seemed.In this wonderfully ingenious portrait of an art expert and collector of international renown, Robertson Davies has created a spellbinding tale of artistic triumph and heroic deceit. It is a tale told in stylish, elegant prose, endowed with lavish portions of Davies's wit and wisdom.
 

Mystery, intrigue, and hidden secrets with an artistic touch.

This book is a captivating blend of mystery, history, and artistry. The protagonist, Francis Cornish, leads a life full of hidden secrets and unexpected encounters, taking the readers on a thrilling journey. With its intriguing plot and richly developed characters, "What's Bred In The Bone" will immerse you in a world of espionage, art, and fascinating secrets waiting to be unraveled.

  • Booker Prize Nominee (1986)
  • Canadian Authors Association Award for Fiction (1986)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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