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Book SynopsisA vacation in Sicily turns deadly when young schoolteachers Andrew and his wife Ada find themselves commissioned to solve one the oldest mysteries in the car world. The whereabouts of the priceless 1935 Duesenberg SJ Emmanuel owned by King Victor Emmanuel of Italy has remained undiscovered for decades. Hot on its trail, Andrew and Ada are drawn into a world of high-stakes intrigue. Following the clues along a path of potential landmines, they become immersed in the dangerous landscape of Sicily’s mafia. In a land of high-rollers where the money flows, Andrew and the feisty Ada must contend with a series of riddles, risky complications, and the most notorious crime boss in Sicily.
Classic car enthusiasts rejoice—The Duesenberg Caper is lush with the rarest and costliest cars money can’t buy. Roger Corea delves into a wealth of loving detail only a true aficionado could deliver. Shrouded in enigma, his intoxicating Sicilian countryside is a catalyst for this electrifying thriller to unfold.
Trade Review"You'll need to buckle your seatbelt before you start to read this, and you won't be able to unbuckle until you've finished." Keith Martin , Publisher, Sports Car Market Magazine
"This novel lives up to the saying, IT'S A REAL DUESEY!" Joel E. Givner , 2015 President, Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club
"You have created car serendipity to the fourth power. Congratulations on a very good read." Sam Mann , Four-Time Best of Show Winner, Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
"There is nothing that suits my heart more than a story about a lost Duesenberg!" Randy Ema , Duesenberg Restoration Specialist
"I was impressed with the descriptions of the automobiles. The SJ Duesenberg specs were accurate, as were the other autos described in the 'dream collection.'" Skip Marketti , Chief Curator, The Nethercutt Collection
"These automobiles are the epitome of beauty, design, class and craftsmanship. Bringing them together in a tale of mystery and intrigue brings them to life!" Laura Brinkman , Executive Director/CEO, Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum
" The Duesenberg Caper is a riveting thriller. With classic cars as a lifelong passion, I became completely immersed in the drama." Robert Pass , avid classic car collector
"I can't remember when I've read a more exciting novel, as well as learning so much about the most valuable cars in the world." Frank Mazzarella , avid classic car collector
