Chapter 17: Back to Christie's
Auction mark: 73 OAS
Bob phoned Jeremy Rex-Parkes at Christie’s. Each time, the archivist was away. The cheerful greeting betrayed his own deception.
The correspondence had been flowing smoothly—then stopped. No explanation. No response. The gatekeepers had closed the gates.
Months passed. Bob decided to phone again. This time, the truth emerged.
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