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The Gamble is the fourth volume in the Ian Caxton Thriller series.Ian Caxton has committed to a major change in his career, but will the gamble prove a success?Fresh challenges face Ian and his colleagues as they attempt to unravel more mysteries in the art world.Are the paintings of 'Sir Edgar Brookfield' and 'Mademoiselle Chad' worth millions of pounds? Who's the famous artist hidden behind the signature, 'Madeleine B' and why does Ian think an identicalpainting, currently on display in the Musée des Beaux- Arts d'Orléans, is really a fake?Is Gladstone's association with his boyhood hero connected to the murder of Millie Hobbie and why is Ian's nemesis, Jonathan Northgate, back in his life?All is revealed in the continuing page-turning tales of adventure, risks and rewards, where paintings once considered lost are now worth millions of pounds.

Ian Caxton is a senior manager at Sotheby's. After successful career moves to Sotheby's branches in New York and Hong Kong, Ian is now based in London and earmarked for the top position. However, following a chance meeting with Andrei, a very rich Russian art dealer based in Monaco, Ian suddenly reassesses all his plans and ambitions. Even his marriage is under threat. The Opportunity charts the tumultuous life and career of Ian Caxton as he navigates the underbelly of the art world, one of serious wealth, heart-stopping adventure and a dark side. The big question is, will Ian take The Opportunity? And if he does, what will the consequences be, not only for him, but also for his wife and colleagues?

The art world is full of pitfalls, mysteries and risk. It is a place where paintings can be bought and sold for millions of pounds. Fortunes can be made... and lost. For those whose ambition is to accumulate wealth beyond their wildest dreams, expert knowledge, confidence, bravery and deep pockets are certainly needed.Ian Caxton is being tested by fake paintings, a financial gamble on the artwork of a black slave, his wife's life-changing news and a series of mysterious emails that suggest he's being watched.More dramatic events, mental conflicts and soul searching decisions. How will Ian cope with all these extra demands? This is the big question, that is The Challenge.