King of the confessors

Abstract

The author, former director of the Metropolitan Museum, tells the story of the discovery and acquisition of a great treasure of medieval art -- the Bury St. Edmunds Cross.

Contents

In the beginning ... -- The waiting game -- The game is joined -- The quest commences -- Fakes and treasures -- "Faupic" -- The cross -- Sleight of hand -- Harsh conditions -- A certain vision -- The singer and the song -- Revelations -- Out of focus -- A game of chess -- A litany of hatred -- Confessions -- Going, going ... -- The stroke of midnight -- Hugo the master -- King of the confessors -- Scholars, rivals and spies.