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The Cellini Plaque
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025543529
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 260
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Cellini Plaque is a compelling mystery and adventure novel that explores the high-stakes world of international art collecting, deception, and historical obsession. The narrative centers on a legendary treasure-a plaque attributed to the famed Renaissance goldsmith and sculptor Benvenuto Cellini. When the artifact surfaces, it sets off a series of events that draw collectors and connoisseurs into a complex web of intrigue where the lines between genuine masterpiece and masterful forgery are dangerously blurred.
Set against a backdrop of sophisticated European locales, the story follows a cast of characters driven by greed, passion, and the desire for prestige. Harold MacGrath expertly crafts a plot filled with suspenseful turns and clever dialogue, characteristic of early 20th-century popular fiction. By blending elements of a traditional thriller with the allure of art history, the work examines the lengths to which individuals will go to possess a piece of the past.
As a notable entry in the genre of art-centered mysteries, The Cellini Plaque highlights MacGrath's talent for weaving romance and adventure into a cohesive, fast-paced tale. The work remains a significant example of classic mystery writing, emphasizing the enduring human fascination with beauty, craftsmanship, and the secrets hidden within the world of rare antiques.
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