Chapters 17-19 Summary

As Chapter 17, "Under the Hammer," begins, Margot is thinking about a purple Bible that could have sold for a lot of money at auction. She receives a letter from her father who is double checking to make sure she got the invitation to her sister's wedding. Margot has received the invitation, but hadn't responded to anyone. She realizes that her own adventure is coming to an end and is anxious to see how it is going to turn out.

She takes the book to the head of Sotheby's. She had already sent a letter and they are ready to see the book. When questioned by Mr. Tony Reynolds, she says that she found the book in Basel when she went to renew her permesso di soggiorno. Margot explains that she has been working in Italy and that she is filling in...