This 2009, Ballantine Books, Signed/Dated (12/1/09) First Edition/First Printing of THE PARIS VENDETTA by Steve Berry is in Fine/Fine condition with the dustjacket protected by a clear cover. Signed/Dated on the title page by STEVE BERRY. Synopsis When Napoleon Bonaparte died in exile in 1821, he took to the grave a powerful secret. As general and emperor, he had stolen immeasurable riches from palaces, national treasuries, and even the Knights of Malta and the Vatican. In his final days, his British captors hoped to learn where the loot lay hidden. But he told them nothing, and in his will he made no mention of the treasure. Or did he? Former Justice Department operative Cotton Malone isn't looking for trouble when it comes knocking at his Copenhagen bookshop. Actually, it breaks and enters in the form of an American Secret Service agent with a pair of assassins on his heels. Malone has his doubts about the anxious young man, but narrowly surviving a ferocious firefight convinces him to follow his unexpected new ally. Their first stop is the secluded estate of Malone's good friend, Henrik Thorvaldsen. The wily Danish tycoon has uncovered the insidious plans of the Paris Club, a cabal of... Publishers Weekly Bestseller Berry deftly blends contemporary suspense and historical mystery in his fifth novel to feature former U.S. Justice Department operative Cotton Malone (after The Charlemagne Pursuit). Danish billionaire Henrik Thorvaldsen, a friend of Malone's, has become consumed with finding out who masterminded the slaughter outside a Mexico City courthouse two years earlier that killed seven people, including his young diplomat son. Once he learns that a wealthy British aristocrat was behind the outrage, Thorvaldsen gets entangled in a conspiracy that involves an elite group of ruthless financial experts planning to destabilize the global economy, a terrorist plot to destroy a European landmark, and a legendary cache hidden by Napoleon. Malone soon finds himself in a desperate struggle to save not only Thorvaldsen's life but the lives of countless innocents as well. While the plot takes a few predictable turns, this well-crafted thriller also offers plenty of surprises. All my books are shipped in a sturdy cardboard box, wrapped in bubble wrap, and surrounded by styrofoam peanuts.All my books are guaranteed to be as described and may be returned for a full refund including shipping in both directions. Please e-mail before sending anything back. Shipping via Media Mail w/Delivery Confirmation will be $5.50 in the US only. International bidders, please e-mail [email protected] for shipping charges. Payment may be made via PayPal. NO RESERVE
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