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From Daniel Silva, the internationally acclaimed #1 New York Times bestselling author, comes a timely and explosive new thriller featuring art restorer and legendary spy Gabriel Allon.

Viktor Orlov had a longstanding appointment with death. Once Russia’s richest man, he now resides in splendid exile in London, where he has waged a tireless crusade against the authoritarian kleptocrats who have seized control of the Kremlin. His mansion in Chelsea’s exclusive Cheyne Walk is one of the most heavily protected private dwellings in London. Yet somehow, on a rainy summer evening, in the midst of a global pandemic, Russia’s vengeful president finally manages to cross Orlov’s name off his kill list.

Before him was the receiver from his landline telephone, a half-drunk glass of red wine, and a stack of documents.…

The documents are contaminated with a deadly nerve agent. The Metropolitan Police determine that they were delivered to Orlov’s home by one of his employees, a prominent investigative reporter from the anti-Kremlin Moskovskaya Gazeta. And when the reporter slips from London hours after the killing, MI6 concludes she is a Moscow Center assassin who has cunningly penetrated Orlov’s formidable defenses.

But Gabriel Allon, who owes his very life to Viktor Orlov, believes his friends in British intelligence are dangerously mistaken. His desperate search for the truth will take him from London to Amsterdam and eventually to Geneva, where a private intelligence service controlled by a childhood friend of the Russian president is using KGB-style “active measures” to undermine the West from within. Known as the Haydn Group, the unit is plotting an unspeakable act of violence that will plunge an already divided America into chaos and leave Russia unchallenged. Only Gabriel Allon, with the help of a brilliant young woman employed by the world’s dirtiest bank, can stop it.

Elegant and sophisticated, provocative and daring, The Cellist explores one of the preeminent threats facing the West today—the corrupting influence of dirty money wielded by a revanchist and reckless Russia. It is at once a novel of hope and a stark warning about the fragile state of democracy. And it proves once again why Daniel Silva is regarded as his generation’s finest writer of suspense and international intrigue.

Embark on a captivating journey with Gabriel Allon, the legendary art restorer and assassin turned intelligence operative, in Daniel Silva's gripping novel, "The Cellist." Dive into a world of international intrigue, political maneuvering, and deadly secrets as Gabriel faces his most formidable adversary yet.

When a world-renowned cellist is found brutally murdered in his London home, evidence points to a connection with a series of high-profile assassinations targeting individuals with knowledge of covert operations. Gabriel is pulled into the investigation, realizing that the attacks are part of a larger conspiracy orchestrated by a ruthless adversary known as "The Forger."

As Gabriel delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a network of deceit and betrayal reaching the highest levels of power. The trail leads him across continents, from the opulent concert halls of Vienna to the shadowy backstreets of Moscow, as he races against time to stop a devastating plot that threatens global stability.

With his signature blend of heart-pounding action, intricate storytelling, and thought-provoking insights into the human condition, Daniel Silva delivers a masterful thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Experience the pulse-racing tension as Gabriel navigates a treacherous path, using his exceptional skills and cunning to outwit his enemies and expose the truth.

"The Cellist" is not just a novel; it's an immersive experience that invites readers to join Gabriel Allon on a thrilling adventure. Silva's vivid descriptions, richly drawn characters, and exploration of contemporary geopolitical issues make this book a must-read for fans of spy thrillers, political intrigue, and gripping narratives.