Penelope Fitzgerald's first novel, THE GOLDEN CHILD, combines a deft comedy of manners with a classic mystery set in London's most refined institution -- the museum. When the glittering treasure of ancient Garamantia, the golden child, is delivered to the museum, a web of intrigue tightens around its personnel, especially the hapless museum officer Waring Smith. While prowling the halls one night, Waring is nearly strangled. Two suspicious deaths ensue, and only the cryptic hieroglyphics of the Garamantes can bring an end to the mayhem. Fitzgerald has an unerring eye for human nature, and this satirical look at the art world delivers a terrifically witty read.

Registered by florafloraflora on Saturday, May 01, 2004

Current status: to be read

---

Registered by okyrhoe of Athens, Attica Greece on Friday, July 24, 2009

Current status: travelling

---

Registered by dustyflint of Honolulu, Hawaii USA on Saturday, August 23, 2008

Current status: travelling

---

Registered by bookczuk of Charleston, South Carolina USA on Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Current status: travelling

---

Registered by Oldbroad of Grapeview, Washington USA on Friday, April 20, 2012

Current status: travelling

---

Registered by JMT60201 of Evanston, Illinois USA on Thursday, June 06, 2002

Current status: travelling

---

Registered by knitter of Denver, Colorado USA on Thursday, April 17, 2003

Current status: available

---

Registered by okyrhoe of Athens, Attica Greece on Monday, April 02, 2007

Current status: available

---

Registered by philmontchick of Minneapolis, Minnesota USA on Friday, October 12, 2007

Current status: travelling

---