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Publisher: Corgi (1993)
ASIN: B001E31CEU

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3.0 out of 5 stars Another interesting art historical mystery, December 26, 1999

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Pears offers yet another art historical mystery with a cast of characters including art historian Argyll and Italian Art Police Flavia and Bottando. All these characters are a joy to visit once again, especially those who love this series. However, this plot is not as thickly woven as past Pears' novels. It does have its twists and turns, but in the end the killer is quite obvious, and there is not a whole lot to do about art, in the end. Death and Restoration is perhaps the best to start with in this series; once you get hooked, as I have, read this one, too!

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4.0 out of 5 stars More political, still quality, July 12, 2006

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The Last Judgement is slightly more political than the other Argyll art history mysteries. As always there is a dash of sense of humor that keeps the enjoyment level high. A light hearted murder mystery, The Last Judgement involves WW II, family secrets, political intrigue and of course art history. While people will probably see the ending coming; the way it's resolved and the aftermath are appealing.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing on the whole, August 14, 2001

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I could hardly believe that this was by the same author as the brilliant "An instance of the fingerpost". Admittedly, it's not the same kind of thing and it's an earlier work, but even so, it is mediocre as whodunnits go. The outcome was largely predictable, and the characters lacked dimension. The best thing I can find to say about it is that it is vastly superior to the art history mysteries of Derek Wilson.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Justice Served
Iain Pears has cornered a unique area in the mystery department with his Art History mystery series featuring art dealer Jonathan Argyll and Art Squad officer Flavia di Stefano... Read more

Published 20 months ago by R. Chaffey

5.0 out of 5 stars Behind the picture...
I've read up to now four of the six "art thrillers" by Iain Pears and this is the deepest and the most meaningful. Read more

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Published on August 18, 2008 by Carlo Matthews

4.0 out of 5 stars A bit darker but more humor
I've now read 5 Pears novels. Certainly, his art history series differs greatly from his masterpiece, An Instance of the Fingerpost: A Novel. Read more

Published on August 5, 2007 by Neal J. Pollock

4.0 out of 5 stars Evolving
The other reviews are right about political intrigue taking too much space in contrast to art history. Read more

Published on March 11, 2007 by Martin Mulcahey

2.0 out of 5 stars ho-hum
I had higher expectations for this book - "art history" mystery, set in Europe (Paris, Rome), etc. It turned out to be a run-of-the-mill crime story, with unconvincing characters... Read more

Published on September 27, 2006 by P. Jacobs

2.0 out of 5 stars What About Hartung?
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Published on July 23, 2005 by Howard P. Kitt

3.0 out of 5 stars Fun! Why not Excellent?
THE LAST JUDGEMENT is one of the "art history mystery" series. The series' protagonists are quite appealing. They are a still unmarried couple living in Rome. Read more

Published on July 29, 2003 by Random Joys

3.0 out of 5 stars Not the best of the series
I've been reading this series in order and have been enjoying it a lot - the main characters are quirky and amusing, the world of antique art buying, selling, and stealing is... Read more

Published on August 15, 2002 by B. Hauck

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best mysteries I've ever read
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Published on January 4, 2001

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An Instance of the Fingerpost by Iain Pears in Back Matter
The Raphael Affair (Art History Mystery) by Iain Pears in Front Matter
Sold to Miss Seeton (Heron Carvic's Miss Seeton) by Hamilton Crane in Front Matter

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