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The Tree of Death (Paperback)
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The Tree of Death (Paperback)
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The Museum of Mexican Arts in Santa Barbara has the usual
problems-chronic budget deficits and wealthy patrons who like to
meddle. When Isabel Cunningham, descendant of one of the oldest
Spanish land-grant families, donates a garish Tree of Life, the
museum's greedy director accepts at once. Frank De Palma knows how
to curry favor and raise funds, but in matters of taste, Elena
Oliverez recognizes his limitations. The young curator despises the
huge ceramic object and considers it an eyesore, while Frank views
it as the key to future donations from a very rich patron. In
addition, Frank's pompous, vain manner is as offensive as his lack
of respect for good art. On the eve of the opening of the museum's
new quarters, Frank is found crushed beneath the monstrosity he
acquired. Elena Oliverez is every one's suspect. The continual
feuding between Elena and her boss was public knowledge, and
everyone had heard her threats when Frank forced the unpopular tree
into the museum's permanent collection. Despite Frank's murder, the
museum's opening proceeds as scheduled. Later, when Elena is made
acting director, she's even more a key suspect. So the art
historian turns sleuth, poking through Frank's files and puzzling
over a long string of clues. All too soon she's convinced that the
murderer is close by... and ready to strike again Now Elena's
problem is to convince a skeptical police department that her
deductions are valid. Lt. Kirk disregards key clues: several
suspects have a history of suffering at Frank De Palma's hands and
may have scores to settle; a museum employee has been taking a
number of mysterious trips of late. The Tree of Death is rich in
Southern California lore and features an inside look at what
happens behind the scenes in the world of fine arts. It also
introduces us to a clever young Mexican-American heroine, whose
lively curiosity and love for Spanish art and history make for a
memorable amateur sleuth.
General
Imprint: |
Speaking Volumes, LLC
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
November 2011 |
First published: |
November 2011 |
Authors: |
Marcia Muller
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 10mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
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Pages: |
176 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-61232-343-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Crime & mystery >
General
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LSN: |
1-61232-343-X |
Barcode: |
9781612323435 |
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