The Rembrandt Affair

Gabriel Allon, Book 10

By: Daniel Silva

Narrated by: Phil Gigante

Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins

Publisher's summary

Determined to sever his ties with the Office, Gabriel Allon has retreated to the windswept cliffs of Cornwall with his beautiful Venetian-born wife, Chiara. But once again his seclusion is interrupted by a visitor from his tangled past: the endearingly eccentric London art dealer Julian Isherwood. As usual, Isherwood has a problem. And it is one only Gabriel can solve.

In the ancient English city of Glastonbury, an art restorer has been brutally murdered and a long-lost portrait by Rembrandt mysteriously stolen. Despite his reluctance, Gabriel is persuaded to use his unique skills to search for the painting and those responsible for the crime. But as he painstakingly follows a trail of clues leading from Amsterdam to Buenos Aires and, finally, to a villa on the graceful shores of Lake Geneva, Gabriel discovers there are deadly secrets connected to the painting. And evil men behind them.

Before he is done, Gabriel will once again be drawn into a world he thought he had left behind forever, and will come face-to-face with a remarkable cast of characters: a glamorous London journalist who is determined to undo the worst mistake of her career, an elusive master art thief who is burdened by a conscience, and a powerful Swiss billionaire who is known for his good deeds but may just be behind one of the greatest threats facing the world.

Filled with remarkable twists and turns of plot, and told with seductive prose, The Rembrandt Affair is more than just summer entertainment of the highest order. It is a timely reminder that there are men in the world who will do anything for money.

©2010 Daniel Silva (P)2010 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Excellent

A great story voiced by a talented announcer. Looking forward to the next installment in the series.

excellent!

I love how he performs the story! he is a great narrator. I find the change in narrator now upsetting. he is a favorite!

Wonderful as always

What made the experience of listening to The Rembrandt Affair the most enjoyable?

The story telling abilities of the author.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Rembrandt Affair?

I was about halfway through when I thought back to the humble beginnings of the story and how it had gotten to where it was. The story telling in this book is amazing and the way that the author ties everything into each other and keeps things moving is wonderful. In a few years I will listen to it again and find it just as great as it has been this first time.

What about Phil Gigante’s performance did you like?

His voice and accents are clear, rich, and powerful.

Great Book

I love the Gabriel Allon series and The Rembrandt Affair is probably the most interesting story line yet. Mr. Silva brings out the injustices done to the Dutch Jews during the Holocaust at the hands of the Nazi's and the local population occupied by the Third Reich. Hatred and distrust may have been the main reason for the Dutch to sell out their Jews, but money and opportunity was nipping right at it's heels. The story opens with a modern day murder over a little known work by Rembrandt that was stolen from Julian Isherwood, a friend and cohort of Gabriel Allon. Julian is an art dealer, who is threatened by ruin if the painting is not recovered. Thinking this was a relatively simple investigation, Gabriel agrees to look into the matter. What he and his usual team of spies uncover is a complicated and twisted story about greed, sorrow, guilt and redemption for those who were connected to the painting and the great crime that is uncovered by a secret it holds. As always, Allons' powers of deduction and total commitment to the task at hand, makes for a fast paced and often violent story with a bit of Jewish wit and wisdom thrown in for good measure. As a result, I could relate to the characters because I grew up Jewish and understand the mentality, even though I'm not a famous spy and assassin. I'm looking forward to the next book in the Allon Series.

Silva does not disappoint

This is an intelligent but fun ride. The characters are interesting and the reader gives them distinct and credible voices. Other than "The Mark of the Assassin," which was just so-so, you cannot go wrong with Daniel Silva.

Consistently good author

Gabriel Allon must tread delicately while learning about the history of a beautiful painting if he wants to rip apart a pretty picture of the past, painted by greedy men and countries. The better to deceive you, my dear.

Daniel Silva will break your heart while he reveals the world's past, but he will also show you beauty and healing in unexpected places. His books are at the top of my Must-Read (or listen) list.

Another good book by Silva

I think this is a great series, I like the writing, the art lessons, and the ride through espionage. The bad characters are well done and truly a menace.The good guys are heroic for all the right reasons. If you want to start reading a good series, start reading Daniel Silva.

Complex and breathtaking spy novel

Great listening to another Gabriel Alon spell...! First rate characters and events that are parallel to news events and historical facts.
any Le Carre fan would enjoy Daniel Silva and his characters.

The Gabriel Allon Series is outstanding

What did you love best about The Rembrandt Affair?

Getting the bad guys (which Gabriel always does)

What did you like best about this story?

Daniel Silva is so detailed and writes in such clarity that you almost think the story is true.

What does Phil Gigante bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

the accents and the drama

Any additional comments?

I love this series and never fail to enjoy reading about Gabriel Allon; Silva somehow always makes the stories have different spins.

Rembrandt Affair

Another terrific effort by Daniel Silva... another great narration by Phil Gigante. This book was a little slow getting out of the gate, but once the horse let loose, the suspense and action really heated up. Interesting, but sad story, about the fate of people during WWII,