In this ground-breaking study of missing masterpieces, Gert-Rudolf Flick presents detailed case histories of great works of art that have simply vanished. None of them is known for certain to have been destroyed; all of them are recorded in the form of copies, drawings, studies, or engravings. Tantalizingly, any of them might turn up at any time... The fate of the masterpieces discussed in this book remains a mystery. Everyone knows of Michelangelo's David in Florence, but what happened to the famous bronze of the same subject? It was last heard of in a chateau in France, after its aristocratic owner went to the guillotine. Officials of the French Revolution identified it as worthy of inclusion in the national museum, but it has not been seen since. & what of Jacques-Louis David's Lepeletier on his death-bed, pendant to his famous Death of Marat? Nineteenth-century gossip suggested that it was burned by Lepeletier's devoted daughter, but if so, how could it later have been passed on in a disputed will? & what of the fate of David's drawing of this composition, which the same daughter had kept locked in a secret box? The story of these works & many more are traced in minute detail, bringing to life some of the most famous art collectors of all time, such as Charles I, Queen Christina of Sweden, & Archduke Leopold Willem. Hitherto obscure but no less avid collectors are introduced to the reader for the first time, such as the English barrister Robert Roupell, no fewer than seven of whose paintings now adorn the walls of the National Gallery in London. Missing Masterpieces is a milestone in the history of collecting
- & losing
- great works of art.

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Six years have passed since the end of Sister, Missing & Madison is now a teenager.  During a visit to older sister Lauren, she learns that their biological father was an anonymous sperm donor & sets out to track him down.  Her search bears fruit sooner than expected, but is the father she discovers all he seems? As Madison gets drawn into a mysterious investigation involving missing girls & secret hideaways, she finds herself embroiled in more & more danger...   Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9781471185793 •†Author: Sophie Mc Kenzie •†Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children’s UK •†Format:   Paperback •†Pages:† 320 •†Dimensions:  19.8 x 13 x 1.9cm ...

From the bestselling author & creator of the hit Netflix drama Fool Me Once comes a thrilling & emotional ride about the ties we have to our past – & the devastating lies that bind us together… Surfing an online dating site, detective Kat Donovan feels her whole world explode. Staring back at her is her ex-fiancé, the man who shattered her heart-and whom she hasn’t seen in eighteen years. But when Kat reaches out to the man in the profile, an unspeakable conspiracy comes to light. As Kat begins to investigate, her feelings are challenged about everyone she’s ever loved-even her father, whose cruel murder so long ago has never been fully explained. With lives on the line, including her own, Kat must venture deeper into the darkness than she ever has before & discover if she has the strength to survive what she finds there. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781398724969 • Author: Harlan Coben • Publisher: Orion Publishing • Format: Paperback • Pages: 464 • Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.6... ...

At a remote railway station in Norfolk, Kitty Fulton runs the ticket office. Nothing gives her more pleasure than to reunite lost possessions with their rightful owners, but it is an experience that remains elusive in her own world. With each passing day her mother's Alzheimer's pulls them further & further apart, then a series of extraordinary events challenges Kitty's notions of duty & fidelity. In struggling to find the answers, she embarks on a journey that questions the importance of life & the way we must all live... ...

Five kids at an exclusive private school hatch a daring plan to fake a kidnap & raise money for charity. Theres brainy scholarship boy, Wiki, super-glam Jade, too-cool-for-school Mark, everyones best friend Holly & then theres Trix. It was her brilliant idea in the first place. A kidnap, a rural hideaway, a load of money. & all for the very best of motives. What could possibly go wrong? ...

An amalgamation of three Battlestar Galactica episodes
- ' Living Legend (Parts 1 & 2)' & ' Fire in Space'
- which were edited

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Fifty-something & tired of arguing with John Humphrys over the day's headlines, journalists Geoff Stayton & David Treanor found themselves eagerly volunteering for redundancy. But rather than easing into retirement with the odd round of golf, they decided to buy a van & drive off to Mongolia. Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time - ...

Inspiring young animal lovers to get up close to elusive tigers & the real-life challenges they face is what " Mission: Tiger Rescue" is all about. This compelling narrative combines fun & amazing adventure stories, gorgeous photography, hands-on activities, fascinating information, & more, connecting the reader in-depth with the animals real world.

Meet real-life tigers & learn about their habitats, challenges, & successes, plus learn how YOU can take action & save these amazing endangered creatures.

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Muslim custom dictated that the eldest son inherited the father's responsibility for the family. Mahmoud, the elder brother, steps into the younger one's love affair to protect him. As a consequence, Mahmoud is jailed & later forced to undertake a secret mission to Afghanistan, whose mountains are the pivot of great power intrigue. ...

Have hours of fun piecing together this awesome Mission To Space image.

This picture perfect puzzle

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