description The English Assassin Overview
The English Assassin is an espionage thriller published in 2002 by Daniel Silva. It is the second book in the Gabriel Allon series, further developing the protagonist's background as an Israeli intelligence operative and art restorer. The plot is initiated when Allon is sent to Switzerland to clean a masterpiece and subsequently becomes involved in the murder of a Swiss banker. The investigation exposes a long-hidden conspiracy regarding art looted by the Nazis during World War II.
help The English Assassin FAQ
Where does The English Assassin begin?
The 2002 novel sends Gabriel Allon into a European investigation after a prominent figure in the art and financial world is murdered. Its locations and plot connect the worlds of espionage, international banking, and stolen art.
Is The English Assassin the second Gabriel Allon novel?
Yes, it is the second book in Daniel Silva's Gabriel Allon series, following The Kill Artist from 2000. It develops Gabriel's double identity as an art restorer and Israeli intelligence operative.
Why does art matter in The English Assassin?
Art is not just decoration in the novel because Gabriel's restoration expertise provides access to people and clues that ordinary intelligence work cannot. The book uses paintings, collectors, and European cultural institutions as part of its espionage machinery.
What type of thriller is The English Assassin?
It is an espionage thriller with a strong European art and political setting. Readers get covert operations and intelligence networks alongside the investigation of a high-profile murder.
explore Explore More
Reviews & Comments
Write a Review
Be the first to review
Share your thoughts with the community and help others make better decisions.
