The Brotherhood Wars (Jewel Trilogy, 3)
Claude Brickell, 2014
Bricbooks
181 pp.
ISBN-13: 9780557160617 (Kindle)
Summary
This modern-day adventure, the final in The Jewel Trilogy, has young, accomplished art historian Michael Bennington off this time to Florence. Here, he views the famed recently-rediscovered Florentine Diamond and soon finds him in yet another thrilling pursuit of a legendary ceremonial sword purported to have belonged to the Emperor Charlemagne himself.
This curious assignment leads Bennington to Germany, and along with a vivacious young co-accomplice named Sabina, he tracks the artifact’s whereabouts first to Munich and Berlin then to Amsterdam on behalf of a 600-year-old secret organization with its roots in the Holy Roman Empire.
The two at last arrive at the Louvre in Paris for a life-and-death finale sure to thrill mystery buffs and satisfy the thirsts of art enthusiasts, as well, as only Bennington’s escapades can do
This is the final installment in the Jewel Trilogy: the first book is The Napoleon Connection (2014), and Carlota's Legacy (2014) is the second.
Author Bio
Claude Brickell is a New York-based writer of art history adventure mysteries. His Jewel Trilogy introduces readers to young, likable and accomplished art historian Michael Bennington as he searches the world for rare and missing artifacts in three thrilling installments: The Napoleon Connection, Carlota's Legacy and The Brotherhood Wars.
Claude's formal education was with the American University and the Sorbonne in Paris, Oxford University in England and graduate of New York University. He is a world-traveler, a certified fine arts appraiser, a filmmaker, a former ice hockey league player and an equestrian enthusiast. He is currently an instructor at New York University. (From the author.)
Visit the author's book website — and his art blog.
Visit Claude on Facebook.
Discussion Questions
1. What is Michael Bennington all about? What drives this artifact enthusiast to the ends of the world to discover their whereabouts?
2. How does Bennington compare with other artifact hunters such as Robert Langdon? Does his age-difference add to or hinder his success?
3. How does Bennington add up in the area of love and intimate relationships? Is he struggling or hopeless? (most discernible after reading all three installments).
4. How convincing are the author's depictions and descriptions of the various locales Bennington visits?
5. How would you define exactly the genre of The Jewel Trilogy?
6. What age range and reader group do you feel The Jewel Trilogy is best suited for?
(Questions courtesy of the author.)