The Swan Thieves
by Elizabeth Kostova
The Swan Thieves by Elizabeth Kostova holds a well received rating of 3.53 out of 5, based on 23.4K reader ratings. First published in 2010. The book spans 565 pages.
About The Swan Thieves
Kostova's masterful new novel travels from American cities to the coast of Normandy, from the late 19th century to the late 20th, from young love to last love. The Swan Thieves is a story of obsession, history's losses, and the power of art to preserve human hope.Psychiatrist Andrew Marlowe, devoted to his profession and the painting hobby he loves, has a solitary but ordered life. When renowned painter Robert Oliver attacks a canvas in the National Gallery of Art and becomes his patient, Marlow finds that order destroyed. Desperate to understand the secret that torments the genius, he embarks on a journey that leads him into the lives of the women closest to Oliver and a tragedy at the heart of French Impressionism. Kostova's masterful new novel travels from American cities to the coast of Normandy, from the late 19th century to the late 20th, from young love to last love. The Swan Thieves is a story of obsession, history's losses, and the power of art to preserve human hope.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Elizabeth Kostova |
| Published | 2010 |
| Pages | 565 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Arts & Photography, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.53 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 23,399 |
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What genre is The Swan Thieves?
The Swan Thieves is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Arts & Photography. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Swan Thieves worth reading?
Based on 23.4K reader ratings, The Swan Thieves has an average score of 3.53 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Swan Thieves?
The Swan Thieves has 565 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Swan Thieves?
The Swan Thieves was written by Elizabeth Kostova. It was first published in 2010.
What is the ISBN for The Swan Thieves?
The ISBN-13 for The Swan Thieves is 9781847442410.0.
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