The Etruscan Chimera: an archaeological mystery by Lyn HamiltonHamilton's series, billed as "archaeological mysteries," represents a heady blend of history, antiques, and detective work. The detective work is especially intriguing since the mysteries involve both scouting out fakes from originals and hunting down archaeological treasures as well as investigating thefts and murders. In this, Hamilton's sixth mystery, heroine Lara McClintoch, an antiques dealer based in Toronto, hunts down a masterpiece of Etruscan sculpture, which depicts Bellaphoron in the act of shooting the mythological chimera monster, for an eccentric billionaire. McClintoch's quest takes her to France, where, after encountering a series of shady and baffling antiques dealers, she meets Godard, a dealer who won't part with any of his treasures, one of which is the chimera. McClintoch returns the next day to find Godard dead and, later, the chimera in the trunk of her own car. More murder and art theft follow in this engaging, intelligent romp.
Copyright 2002 Booklist Reviews
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