Author : Steve Berry
Granted that this is Berry's first novel, I must say quite good. It is lacking the depth in history that I would have sincerely appreciated, but intriguing nonetheless. The book explores the history of The Amber Room, a magnificent creation of the Tsarkoye Selo artisans for Prussia. It was then given to the Russians, only to be looted by the Nazis. The mystery behind it was worth lives and money, as the group of 9 Retrievers of Lost Antiquities (a private rich man club in Europe) and their Acquisitors fight for many years. The truth of The Amber Room was revealed at the end, changing lives of ordinary citizens and moved history forever.
I must say halfway through the book I was skeptical about the writing, but it took a new twist.
Read more on the Amber Room at http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amber_Room
Rating : 7/10
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