Portrait of an Unknown Woman * Daniel Silva * Gabriel Allon #22

A Masterful High-Stakes Heist Through the Dark Side of the Art World. Legendary spy and art restorer Gabriel Allon has finally cut ties with Israeli intelligence, seeking a peaceful retirement among the quiet canals of Venice. But his tranquil new life is shattered when an eccentric London art dealer asks him to investigate the sudden, lucrative sale of a rediscovered centuries-old masterpiece. Allon quickly uncovers a terrifying truth: the multi-million dollar painting is a fiendishly clever fake, part of a global forgery network feeding fraudulent masterpieces into high-finance hedge funds.

To expose the shadowy masterminds behind a multi-billion dollar fraud built on murder, Allon must execute the most elaborate deception of his career—becoming the mirror image of the man he seeks.

Why thriller fans devour this global bestseller:

An Elegant, Sophisticated Heist: Moves away from traditional geopolitical combat to deliver a stylish, cerebral game of cat-and-mouse rooted in art restoration and high finance.

Gorgeous European Backdrops: Immerse yourself in the vivid, atmospheric architecture of Venice, London, Paris, and Florence.

The Ultimate Convergence: A fast-paced, standalone-friendly mystery that seamlessly merges Allon’s twin passions—clandestine operational tradecraft and classical fine art history.

Published 2022 by HarperCollins.