B. A. Shapiro Libri

The narrative weaves a tale of intrigue and deception within the art world, exploring themes of identity, authenticity, and the complexities of human relationships. The protagonist, driven by ambition and a quest for truth, navigates a labyrinth of secrets and lies that challenge her understanding of art and self. Richly detailed and suspenseful, this novel delves into the moral dilemmas faced by its characters, offering a captivating exploration of creativity and the lengths one will go to protect their passions.

A psychological page-turner from the award-winning New York Times bestselling author B. A. Shapiro that traces the interlocking stories of six unforgettable characters whose only connection is their units at a storage facility, where a tragic accident will either tear them apart or help them salvage their own precarious lives.

Don't miss B. A. Shapiro's new novel, The Collector's Apprentice, available now! “[A] highly entertaining literary thriller about fine art and foolish choices.” —Parade “[A] nimble mystery.” —The New York Times Book Review “Gripping.” —O, The Oprah Magazine Almost twenty-five years after the infamous art heist at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum—still the largest unsolved art theft in history—one of the stolen Degas paintings is delivered to the Boston studio of a young artist. Claire Roth has entered into a Faustian bargain with a powerful gallery owner by agreeing to forge the Degas in exchange for a one-woman show in his renowned gallery. But as she begins her work, she starts to suspect that this long-missing masterpiece—the very one that had been hanging at the Gardner for one hundred years—may itself be a forgery. The Art Forger is a thrilling novel about seeing—and not seeing—the secrets that lie beneath the canvas.

"When Alizée Benoit, a young American painter working for the Works Progress Administration (WPA), vanishes in New York City in 1940, no one knows what happened to her. Not her Jewish family living in German-occupied France. Not her arts patron and political compatriot, Eleanor Roosevelt. Not her close-knit group of friends and fellow WPA painters, including Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock, and Lee Krasner. And, some seventy years later, not her great-niece, Danielle Abrams, who, while working at Christie's auction house, uncovers enigmatic paintings hidden behind works by those now famous Abstract Expressionist artists. Do they hold answers to the questions surrounding her missing aunt?"--Dust jacket

"It's the summer of 1922, and nineteen-year-old Paulien Mertens finds herself in Paris--broke, disowned, and completely alone. Everyone in Belgium, including her own family, believes she stole millions in a sophisticated con game perpetrated by her then-fiancé, George Everard. To protect herself from the law and the wrath of those who lost everything, she creates a new identity, a Frenchwoman named Vivienne Gregsby, and sets out to recover her father's art collection, prove her innocence--and exact revenge on George. When the eccentric and wealthy American art collector Edwin Bradley offers Vivienne the perfect job, she is soon caught up in the Parisian world of post-Impressionists and expatriates--including Gertrude Stein and Henri Matisse, with whom Vivienne becomes romantically entwined. As she travels between Paris and Philadelphia, where Bradley is building an art museum, her life becomes even more complicated: George returns with unclear motives . . . and then Vivienne is arrested for Bradley's murder"-- Provided by publisher

The narrative explores the intricate world of art and deception, weaving a tale of ambition and betrayal. The protagonist, driven by a passion for art, becomes embroiled in a high-stakes game involving forgeries and the quest for authenticity. Themes of identity, the value of art, and the moral complexities of creativity are central to the story. The author's signature style combines rich detail with suspense, making it a compelling read for fans of art history and thrillers alike.

The narrative explores themes of deception and identity through the lens of art and its impact on personal relationships. The protagonist, a talented artist, grapples with the complexities of authenticity in her work while navigating a web of secrets and betrayals. Set against a backdrop of the art world, the story delves into the emotional and psychological struggles of its characters, ultimately revealing how art can both unite and divide. Rich in detail, it offers a captivating look at the intersections of creativity and human connection.