Martin surprises himself at first with his skill at perpetrating a con on the painting’s owner. It’s clear, though, that the wealth and glory that will accrue to the discoverer count for something. Public display of the painting is the end that he thinks justifies his means. Why? Martin fears that if he tells the owner what it is, it will end up locked in the bank vault of the highest bidder. He develops a complicated plan to get the painting for himself. Martin Clay, a British academic philosopher, sees a painting owned by his neighbor and is immediately convinced that it’s a missing masterpiece by Pieter Bruegel. If you enjoyed The Da Vinci Code-or perhaps especially if you didn’t enjoy it-dive into Headlong, its smarter and funnier cousin. This series of articles explores literary works that intersect with our professional interests in research, research administration, and university life. Literature Review | Headlong, by Michael Frayn
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