I like nothing better than good thrillers. Le Carré, Ellroy, Collins, etc. And I came across this book, written by an author whose love of his characters, the desire to give their body the pleasure of writing, erudition and great knowledge of the world around us gave birth to John Quantius, refined man, gallery and (possibly) thief. "The vase of Bamberg", his first adventure, reads almost in one sitting. We wait more ...