An early book from Martin Cruz Smith featuring the character Romano Gry, anglicized to Roman Grey, a Rom art dealer in NY. Gypsy antique dealer Roman Grey is back in one of Martin Cruz Smith’s most beloved novels— the exciting and fast-paced Canto for a Gypsy . But everybody wants the legendary Crown of Saint Stephen. Paperback. Guarded by many, including the NYPD and the gypsy anti… Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Canto for A Gypsy (Book) : Smith, Martin Cruz. Still, it was interesting to follow the Rom details. (This is evidently a calculated move on the part of Smith, since he's writing mostly about the closed-off Romany culture.) Gypsy antique dealer Roman Grey is back in one of Martin Cruz Smith’s most beloved novels— the exciting and fast-paced Canto for a Gypsy. COVID-19 Resources. ', A paper thin plot shot through with one insulting stereotype of the Romany people after another. Further suggestions might be found on the article's talk page. share. Guarded by many, including the NYPD and the gypsy antique dealer Roman Grey, a heist is impossible. The characters are a bit murkier and more distant than what you might be used to, so you can't get into them to the same degree. Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. This is one of Cruz Smith's earliest books, and it shows. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! Roman Grey Series 5 - MARTIN CRUZ SMITH Canto For A Gypsy, 1972 SIGNED. Another hidden gem from Smith, his first series, two books long. Still, it was something to read and I did get to the end of it. Interesting plot involving Hungarians , gypsies and New York. Good story. PAPERBACK. This was his 2nd novel, written 30 years ago, with dozens of best sellers since then. Best Selling in Fiction & … Find all the books, read about the author, and more. If you would like to participate, you can edit one of the articles mentioned below, or visit the project page, where you can join the project and contribute to the general Project discussion to talk over new ideas and suggestions. Gypsy antique dealer Roman Grey is back in one of Martin Cruz Smith’s most beloved novels— the exciting and fast-paced Canto for a Gypsy. ~ … Two stars. Published by Recorded Books. Book 2 of 2: Roman Grey Novels. Guarded by many, including the NYPD and the gypsy antique dealer Roman Grey, a heist is impossible. But it happened, and murder, mayhem and all hell broke loose... and only Grey knows the crown's true centuries old secret. This is not quite at the same level. Early MCS, without a lot of the introspection of his Renko novels. Dust Jacket has wear, small chips and tears, and is wrapped in mylar Brodart covering, which … EMBED. Condition: Good. The circus-like "mittel Europe" flavor of the book did not ring true for me, alas. This item is a Hardcover edition. Acrobatic high-wire pretend priests swinging high up in the Gothic ceilings of Saint Patrick's. eBook; Unabridged Audio Download; LIST PRICE £7.99 PRICE MAY VARY BY RETAILER. Gypsy antique dealer Roman Grey is back in one of Martin Cruz Smith's most beloved novels— the exciting and fast-paced Canto for a Gypsy. Canto for a Gypsy Cruz Smith, Martin: $21.50. Learn about Author Central. Seller: ThriftBooks-Chicago, AURORA, IL, U.S.A. By Martin Cruz Smith. Canto For a Gypsy by Martin Cruz Smith Unabridged CD Audiobook. written by Martin Cruz Smith. . You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. The hiding place? Table of Contents. It is the follow up to Gypsy in Amber and also has Romano Grey as the main character. Martin Cruz Smith brings together a Gypsy art dealer, a Jewish cop, an Irish-American Cardinal, representatives from the Hungarian government, and a Nazi. It didn't take me long to read this, but I can't say that it has left lasting memories! The pace is quick, the history is interesting, and there are some good twists and turns. This was an okay book. A bit predicatable and with so many characters beautifully introduced only to be killed off or to disappear again after saying something suitable! The priceless Royal Crown of Hungary is on display in St Patrick's Cathedral in New York. I picked this up because I'd enjoyed his last one, but the plot left me un-involved and characters were dull and pointless and macho. The protagonist lives on the edge of Roman culture in New York City and consults with/assists the police with special problems. Contact seller Seller Rating: Recorded Books. Couldn't quite follow the intrigue/plot, which I think was a combo of it being hard to follow and my not really caring. Gypsy antique dealer Roman Grey is back in one of Martin Cruz Smith's most beloved novels— the exciting and fast-paced Canto for a Gypsy.The priceless Royal Crown of Hungary is on display in St Patrick's Cathedral in New York. This article about a mystery novel of the 1970s is a stub. December 12th 1982 One of the *other* Smith novels...not set in Russia, nor in Japan, and not involving Arkady Renko or the eve of a world war. The Holy Crown of Saint Stephen does exist, it is a Hungarian historical and religious artifact. This book was written well before the breaking of the iron curtain which brings in the emigre Hungarian-American community versus the Communist Hungarians and the perennial fall guys, the Gypsies. (This is evidently a calculated move on the part of Smith, since he's writing mostly about the closed-off Romany culture.) To see what your friends thought of this book. Edition Notes Originally published: New York: Putnam: 1972; London: Barker, 1975. Canto for a gypsy. Classifications Dewey Decimal Class 813.54 Library of Congress PS3569.M5377 C3 1997 The Physical Object Pagination 198 p., 1 col. port ; Number of pages 198 ID Numbers Open Library OL20766883M … This book was written well before the breaking of the iron curtain which brings in the emigre Hungarian-American community versus the Communist Hungarians and the perennial fall guys, the Gypsies. Search for Library Items Search for Lists Search for Contacts Search for a Library. About all I can say in it's favor is that the pacing wasn't bad. Canto for a gypsy. Buy Canto for a Gypsy by Martin Cruz Smith online at Alibris. Antique dealer and gypsy Roman Grey is picked to guard the royal crown of Hungary during an exhibition at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Guarded by many, including the NYPD and the gypsy antique dealer Roman Grey, a heist is impossible. The convoluted plot shows he was trying to find his writing "feet." The characters in the book were drawn to tired old stereotypes, the Irish cops, the token Jewish detective, the Irish Cardinal of Saint Patricks's Cathedral, Roma/gypsies seemingly trapped in amber, Roumanians to further confuse things, an ex-Nazi art thief, if a Nazi can ever be said to be "ex," Hungarian "dissidents" who want the Crown in order to keep it from the Communist government. [Martin Cruz Smith] -- The hunters: an eastern-bloc government, an ex-Nazi, and a New York cop; the prize: the richest crown jewel in the world. Guarded by many, including the NYPD and the gypsy antique dealer Roman Grey, a heist is impossible. Don't miss the latest book in the Arkady Renko series, THE SIBERIAN DILEMMA by Martin Cruz Smith, ‘the master of the international thriller’ (New York Times) – available to order now! It is the follow up to Gypsy in Amber and also has Romano Grey as the main character. item 4 Canto for a Gypsy Hardcover Martin Smith 4 - Canto for a Gypsy Hardcover Martin Smith. Be the first to write a review. This thriller written in 1972 is an enjoyable read. This article is within the scope of WikiProject Novels, an attempt to build a comprehensive and detailed guide to novels, novellas, novelettes and short stories on Wikipedia. Thank you for your support and patience as we continue to evaluate and adjust our operations due to COVID-19. See search results for this author. Free shipping. Are you an author? See guidelines for writing about novels. Martin Cruz Smith (Author) 3.7 out of 5 stars 50 ratings. flag. I picked up this novel somewhere in a box during the 2020 Pandemic. : This article has … Refresh and try again. Canto for a gypsy Item Preview > remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. Where does the Catholic church figure in. Where does the Catholic church figure in this? Gypsy antique dealer Roman Grey is back in one of Martin Cruz Smith’s most beloved novels— the exciting and fast-paced Canto for a Gypsy. Guarded by many, including the NYPD and the gypsy antique dealer Roman Grey, a heist is impossible. This edition published in 1972 by Putnam in New York. The priceless Royal Crown of Hungary is on display in St Patrick’s Cathedral in New York. The "mystery" was altogether un-mysterious and there was just no getting invested in the hodge-podge of under developed characters. I fact, the thrilling last couple of chapters were by fa. The characters are a bit murkier and more distant than what you might be used to, so you can't get into them to the same degree. EMBED (for wordpress.com hosted blogs and archive.org item tags) Want more? Martin Cruz Smith. It didn't take me long to read this, but I can't say that it has left lasting memories! Good. Not really my cup of tea. Gypsy antique dealer Roman Grey is back in one of Martin Cruz Smith’s most beloved novels— the exciting and fast-paced Canto for a Gypsy. Guarded by many, including the NYPD and the gypsy antique dealer Roman Grey, a heist is impossible. The convoluted plot shows he was trying to find his writing "feet." 0330269038 ref 1347 d . No_Favorite. But the story is an engaging mystery, replete with twists and turns, and it relies on Smith's renowned eye for other cultures and times past. I'd read Cruz Smith's. Guarded by many, including the NYPD and the gypsy antique dealer Roman Grey, a heist is impossible. Graphic Violence ; Graphic Sexual Content ; texts. The priceless Royal Crown of Hungary is on display in St Patrick’s Cathedral in New York. Welcome back. Still, it was something to read and I did get to the end of it. But everybody wants the … Audio CD Library Binding. Canto for a Gypsy. The convoluted plot shows he was trying to find his writing "feet." Gypsy antique dealer Roman Grey is back in one of Martin Cruz Smith’s most beloved novels—the exciting and fast-paced Canto for a Gypsy. The characters were well drawn, the mystery mysterious. Gypsy antique dealer Roman Grey is back in one of Martin Cruz Smith's most beloved novels-- the exciting and fast-paced Canto for a Gypsy. However rather plodding tale about crowns , Catholics and criminals . Early Smith, his second 'Gypsy' book, preceding "Gorky Park' and the other fine novels to come. Themes of Magyar-Gypsy animosity appear as the plot unfolds around the Crown of St. Stephen and what that symbol means to various factions. Gypsy antique dealer Roman Grey is back in one of Martin Cruz Smith’s most beloved novels— the exciting and fast-paced Canto for a Gypsy . Exiled rebels want it to rob the Communists of their pleasure, while an ex-Nazi art plunderer wants it to settle a very old score. Published by Nelson Doubleday in January 1972. Search. Guarded by many, including the NYPD and the gypsy antique dealer Roman Grey, a heist is impossible. Though loved the descriptions of 1960s New York and St Patrick's Cathedral. Get this from a library! I like the Character of Roman as much as Arkady Renko. A good action packed novel with a lot of historical details. This item is Used and is listed as being in Good condition. For the Hungarian government it is a symbol of their national greatness. Edition Notes Series Red mask mystery. Everybody wants the legendary crown of Saint Stephen for their own reasons. Be the first to ask a question about Canto for a Gypsy. Canto for a Gypsy is a very early MCS offering. $7.28. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. $12.99. item 5 MARTIN CRUZ SMITH Canto For A Gypsy, 1972 SIGNED. You may find yourself afterward pulling up some Wikipedia entries for historical background, in order to separate fact from fiction, but either way, you're likely to learn something along the way. We have new and used copies available, in 7 editions - starting at $1.99. ISBN 10: 1419321943 ISBN 13: 9781419321948. The priceless Royal Crown of Hungary is on display in St Patrick’s Cathedral in New York. Create lists, bibliographies and reviews: or Search WorldCat. While guarding it from those who would take it, he uncovers a century's old secret about the crown. I fact, the thrilling last couple of chapters were by far the best bits. Involved priceless crown, St Patrick's Cathedral, Catholic bishops, gypsies.. of course. Canto for a Gypsy by Smith, Martin Cruz and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.com. Themes of Magyar-Gypsy animosity appear as the plot unfolds around the Crown of St. Stephen and what that symbol means to various factions. 1983. One of the *other* Smith novels...not set in Russia, nor in Japan, and not involving Arkady Renko or the eve of a world war. Classifications Dewey Decimal Class 813/.5/4 Library of Congress PZ4.S6533 Can, PS3569.M5377 Can ID Numbers Open Library OL5298823M Internet Archive cantoforgypsy00smit ISBN 10 0399110240 LC Control Number 72079529 OCLC/WorldCat 539908 Library Thing 181971 … Better World Books via United States: Softcover, ISBN 9780330269032 Publisher: Pan Macmillan, 1983 Used - Good: Pan Macmillan. A bit predicatable and with so many characters beautifully introduced only to be killed off or to disappear again after saying something suitable! Gypsy antique dealer Roman Grey is back in one of Martin Cruz Smith's most beloved novels— the exciting and fast-paced Canto for a Gypsy.The priceless Royal Crown of Hungary is on display in St Patrick's Cathedral in New York. No ratings or reviews yet No ratings or reviews yet. Canto for a Gypsy Mass Market Paperback – December 12, 1982 by Martin Cruz Smith (Author) › Visit Amazon's Martin Cruz Smith Page. 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