Hitler's Horses

Name: Hitler's Horses
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781529106107
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The Incredible True Story of the Detective who Infiltrated the Nazi Underworld

By Arthur Brand

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In Hitler's Horses, Arthur Brand, an art detective, embarks on a thrilling and dangerous quest to locate two bronze horse sculptures lost after World War II. The narrative combines elements of history and crime, delving into the underworld of art dealing and Nazi culture. This gripping true account showcases the challenges Brand faces in solving one of art history's most intriguing mysteries.
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This intriguing crime and thriller narrative follows an art detective unraveling a real-life mystery involving stolen Nazi sculptures. You might enjoy it if you're fascinated by true crime stories intertwined with history, especially those delving into art theft and uncovering hidden secrets from the past.

Hitler's Horses

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How the Indiana Jones of the art world took on neo-Nazis and the criminal underworld to solve the mystery of Hitler's favourite statue.

The true story of a detective, two bronze horses and the dictator who set the world on fire.

When detective Arthur Brand is summoned to a meeting with one of the most dangerous men in the art world, he learns that a clue has emerged that could solve one of the Second World War's unexplained mysteries—what really happened to the Striding Horses, Hitler's favourite statue, which disappeared during the bombing of Berlin.

As Brand goes undercover to find the horses, he discovers a terrifying world ruled by neo-Nazis and former KGB agents, where Third Reich memorabilia sells for millions of dollars. The stakes get ever higher as Brand carefully lays his trap to catch the criminal masterminds trying to sell the statue on the black market. But who are they? And will he manage to bring them to justice before they discover his real identity?

With a plot worthy of John Le Carre, Hitler's Horses is a thrilling retelling of one of history's most extraordinary heists.

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Arthur Brand's Hitler’s Horses is lauded as a gripping thriller in the realm of art crime, with reviewers highlighting its engaging narrative akin to a John Le Carré novel. The book is praised for its compelling depiction of the recovery of two significant historical sculptures, weaving a tale filled with intrigue and unexpected twists, surpassing the drama of cinematic portrayals. Arthur Brand, often dubbed as the "Indiana Jones of the art world," delivers a narrative that captivates and enthralls readers with its intricate exploration of art history and recovery efforts.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529106107

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ebury Press

Contributors:

Translated by Jane Hedley-Prôle

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 388g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Arthur Brand (Author) Arthur Brand is one of the world's most prominent art detectives, recovering lost treasures such as Hitler's horses, and paintings by Dali and Picasso. The total value of the cases solved by Brand is estimated at over 220 million euros. Jane Hedley-Pr le (Translator) Jane Hedley-Pr le studied German and Dutch in the UK before settling in the Netherlands, where she works for the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Her book translations include Mazel Tov by J.S. Margot, What About Me? by Paul Verhaeghe, The Republic- A Novel by Joost de Vries and The Fetish Room by Rudi Rotthier and Redmond O'Hanlon.