Woman on Fire :The New York Times bestseller
Woman on Fire :The New York Times bestseller
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14 April, 2022
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Description
A young journalist embroiled in an international art scandal centred around a Nazi-looted masterpiece, forcing the ultimate showdown between passion and possession, lovers and liars, history and truth.
After talking her way into a job in Chicago, young journalist Jules Roth is given an unusual assignment: locate a painting stolen by the Nazis more than 75 years ago. The painting? None other than legendary artist Ernst Engel's most famous work, Woman on Fire. A dying designer covets the portrait for deeply personal reasons. Jules doesn't have much time.
Meanwhile, in Europe, Margaux de Laurent – powerful heir to her family's millions – also searches for the painting. A cunning gallerist who gets everything she wants, the only thing standing in her way is Jules. Yet Jules has resources of her own, including the designer's grandson, Adam. A recovering addict and artist in his own right, Adam was once in Margaux's clutches, and he'll do anything to help Jules locate the painting first.
Woman on Fire is a thrilling tale of secrets, love, sacrifice and an exquisite work of art that burns bright, moving through hands, hearts and history.
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PRAISE FOR WOMAN ON FIRE:
'Part-thriller, part-historical fiction, this book will have you gripping the pages until the very end' Buzzfeed
'Addictively propulsive and laced with rapid-fire twists and turns, this sizzling tale crackles with tension' Kristin Harmel
'Thick with history, scandal, romance and deceit... A truly compulsive read' Mary Kubica
'An exuberant thriller laced with sex, art, and history' Alyson Richman
'Had me on the edge of my seat' Fiona Davis
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781802793857 |
| ISBN10 | 1802793852 |
| Number Of Pages | 416 |
| Item Weight | 300 g |
| Product Dimensions | 128 x 196 x 30 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Headline Publishing Group |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
'Thick with history, scandal, romance and deceit ... A truly compulsive read' -- Mary Kubica, NYT-bestselling author of Local Woman Missing
'Part thriller, part World War II epic, Woman on Fire is as vibrant as the searing work of art it revolves around' -- Kristin Harmel, NYT-bestselling author of The Forest of Vanishing Stars
'Barr's vigorous prose complements her fully realized characters. Readers will be gripped' * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *
'Woman on Fire is a sharp, propulsive page-turner that will keep readers in suspense' * Booklist *
'Part-thriller, part-historical fiction, this book will have you gripping the pages until the very end' * Buzzfeed *
'An exuberant thriller laced with sex, art, and history' -- Alyson Richman
'Had me on the edge of my seat' -- Fiona Davis
GoodReads Reviews
Author's Bio
Lisa Barr is the award-winning author of Woman on Fire, The Unbreakables (Harper Perennial/HarperCollins), and the historical thriller Fugitive Colors, which won the IPPY gold medal for 'Best Literary Fiction 2014' and first prize at The Hollywood Film Festival (Opus Magnum Discovery Award).