The Black Book
An elderly woman is murdered on the night she sells a rare painting at an auction, and Barnaby uncovers an art-forgery ring., The sale of a previously unknown painting by an 18th century painter sends Barnaby into an investigation of murders as well as art forgery. (Includes RTÉ News), DCI Barnaby finds a tangled world of crime and intrigue in the art world. A recently discovered masterpiece by local artist Henry Hogson realises an impressive price at auction just hours before its previous owner is tortured and killed. Can Barnaby and Jones prevent the body count from rising further?