Häftad, Engelska, 2025
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- E-bokEngelska, 2022
100 kr
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Twenty-something Ceseli Larson is mourning the recent death of her cherished father. His passing comes as she prepares to undertake a harrowing expedition to the lost ruins of Axum, capital of an ancient kingdom, famous home of the Queen of Sheba, and the possible resting place of the Ark of the Covenant. Ceseli hopes to uncover Axum''s long-forgotten archaeological mysteries on her own.
What she does not count on, though, is Benito Mussolini''s looming invasion of Ethiopia, which plunges her already dangerous journey into chaos. Nor does she expect the feeling she discovers for a young Italian doctor, nor the romance that blossoms between them.
Love in the Land of Barefoot Soldiers is a sweeping tale of romance and war, as Ceseli is caught between the movements of empires and her growing love for a young Italian medic. History and the destruction of the modern era collide in this exciting drama.
- LjudbokEngelska, 2025
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In 1973, Frances Vieta, an Italian American journalist living in Rome, is incensed to learn that New Yorks Metropolitan Museum of Art has purchased a priceless Greek vase, the Euphronios Krater, for $1 million. Ms. Vieta suspects the antiquity was illegally looted from Italy and smuggled out of the country. She sets out to investigate the acquisition, teaming up with Rodolfo Siviero, an Italian minister and art recovery expert, and the Carabinieri Art Squad, a special unit of the Italian army dedicated to protecting cultural heritage.Ms. Vietas investigation uncovers a vast network of tomb robbers, smugglers, and unscrupulous dealers who have been plundering Italys archaeological sites for decades, fueled by the demand from wealthy collectors and prestigious museums. Her pursuit of justice takes her on a journey through the dark underworld of the international art market. As an undercover agent, she encounters shady characters, corrupt officials, and powerful collectors. Along the way, she learns about the history of art theft in Italya "e;primarily the devastating impact of World War II, the techniques used by looters and forgers, and the challenges faced by law enforcement in recovering stolen artifacts from a thriving black market. Ms. Vietas determination to expose the truth and return the Euphronios Krater to its rightful home becomes a lifelong mission, spanning over thirty-five years and involving countless investigations and legal battles. - LjudbokEngelska, 2025
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In 1973, Frances Vieta, an Italian American journalist living in Rome, is incensed to learn that New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art has purchased a priceless Greek vase, the Euphronios Krater, for $1 million. Ms. Vieta suspects the antiquity was illegally looted from Italy and smuggled out of the country. She sets out to investigate the acquisition, teaming up with Rodolfo Siviero, an Italian minister and art recovery expert, and the Carabinieri Art Squad, a special unit of the Italian army dedicated to protecting cultural heritage.Ms. Vieta's investigation uncovers a vast network of tomb robbers, smugglers, and unscrupulous dealers who have been plundering Italy's archaeological sites for decades, fueled by the demand from wealthy collectors and prestigious museums. Her pursuit of justice takes her on a journey through the dark underworld of the international art market. As an undercover agent, she encounters shady characters, corrupt officials, and powerful collectors. Along the way, she learns about the history of art theft in Italy-primarily the devastating impact of World War II, the techniques used by looters and forgers, and the challenges faced by law enforcement in recovering stolen artifacts from a thriving black market. Ms. Vieta's determination to expose the truth and return the Euphronios Krater to its rightful home becomes a lifelong mission, spanning over thirty-five years and involving countless investigations and legal battles. - Häftad, Engelska, 2022
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