Peter's Pence (novel)
 First US edition | |
| Author | Jon Cleary |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Collins (UK) William Morrow (US) |
Publication date | 1974 |
Peter's Pence is a 1974 novel[1] from Australian author Jon Cleary about an IRA plot to steal treasure from the Vatican with the help of an Irish-American journalist. They wind up kidnapping the Pope instead.[2][3]
The book won Best Novel at the 1975 Edgar Awards.[4]
References
- ^ National Library of Australia - Peter's Pence by Jon Cleary
- ^ Review The Glasgow Herald Feb 16, 1974
- ^ "BLOWING AN ART THEFT". The Canberra Times. 24 May 1974. p. 8. Retrieved 18 October 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ Complete list of Edgar Award Winners
External links
- Peter's Pence at AustLit (subscription only)