The Athenian Connection (A Commissaire Pierre Rousseau Mystery)

In their second investigation together Commissaire Pierre Rousseau and Detective Chief Inspector Antonia Antoniarchis join forces again to prevent the theft from Greece of a valuable fourteenth century icon which is targeted by a gang of Italian tomb robbers. When another gang, this time of French jewel thieves, also becomes involved, the two cases intertwine with fatal consequences for both sides. The leader of the jewel thieves has apparently escaped from prison in France, but there is a man still occupying his cell. Who is he? When a local Greek millionaire's wife and son are snatched off the street and kidnapped, the Italian tombaroli warn Pierre and Antonia not to interfere. But the kidnap is not as straightforward as it seems and it is not clear what the kidnappers really want. Has an icon even been stolen at all? If not from the Athens Museum, then from where? Who really are the American couple who keep appearing? Are they simply tourists or do they have another more sinister agenda?If you enjoyed Achilles' Helmet then you will enjoy this new case for Pierre and Antonia and meet their juniors Detective Inspectors Patrick Bruni and Eleni Tsikas.