Canto for a Gypsy

Synopsis

"When Saint Stephen's Crown (the Royal Crown of Hungary) is set for display at St. Patrick's Cathedral before being returned to Budapest, church authorities, the NYPD, and the UN persuade antique dealer and goldsmith Roman Grey to assume responsibility for the priceless relic. He understands all too well why he was picked for the job: As a Gypsy with no powerful friends, he's the perfect scapegoat should the crown disappear. Knowing that a group of fervent anti-Communist Hungarian-Americans and ex-Nazi art thief are equally intent on waylaying the crown, Roman demands that his personal friend, Police Sergeant Isadore, help with security. As he works to protect the priceless crown - a treasure that triggers the best efforts of forgers, counterfeiters, and a brutal killer - Roman uncovers a shocking secret that has laid dormant for centuries." --Dust jacket.