{"product_id":"a-head-in-cambodia-9780804011853","title":"A Head in Cambodia","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen the alluring, eleventh-century Cambodian stone head of Radha, consort to Krishna, shows up at the Searles Museum, young curator Jenna Murphy doesn’t suspect that it will lead her to a murder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In a crowded field of art history whodunits, this first novel stands out … Jenna, an unabashed sleuth both on and off the job, is a fresh new voice. A great pick for fans of Iain Pears and B.A. Shapiro looking to expand their geography.” * Library Journal *\u003cbr\u003e“Engaging and atmospheric.” * Bay Area Reporter *\u003cbr\u003e“A pleasant diversion for a plane ride to the reader’s own adventure.” * Kirkus *\u003cbr\u003e“In her stellar debut, Nancy Tingley combines art, murder, and Southeast Asia into a compelling tale. Deftly plotted and expertly executed, Tingley’s novel will keep readers up late at night. Jenna Murphy is a curator worth rooting for. We will be hearing more from this talented newcomer.”\u003cbr\u003e“Nancy Tingley’s spellbinding mystery beautifully weaves together lush language, the intricacies of the Asian art world and page-turning tension. Richly rendered scenes follow one upon the other, making the reader wish the book would never end.”\u003cbr\u003e“Love art, travel, and intrigue? Curl up with Nancy Tingley’s \u003ci\u003eA Head in Cambodia\u003c\/i\u003e and you won’t be disappointed. A superb debut.”\u003cbr\u003e“Nancy Tingley’s insider perspective on the detective work involved in authenticating art is a story in itself and worthwhile reading for anyone interested in the mystery of what’s fake and what’s real in art and antiquities.”","brand":"Ohio University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49405311189335,"sku":"9780804011853","price":19.94,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780804011853.jpg?v=1730489909","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-head-in-cambodia-9780804011853","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}