Sunday, December 28, 2008

Art and Mystery...

Forging Ahead...
If you like mystery-thrillers with a little art history thrown in for good measure, try the new psychological thriller, The Forgery of Venus. The book brings together art, avarice, criminals, insanity and murder.

Theft: a Love Story includes psychological suspense, a tricky romance, and brothers up to their noses in intrigue. Written by two-time Booker Prize winner Peter Carey.

The Careful Use of Compliments deals with art dealers and forgeries with No. 1 Ladies Detective, Isabel Dalhousie, solving the mystery.

The Paul Watkins book, The Forger combines the Paris of WW II, art forgeries, and the Nazi Resistance in a tightly-written suspense story.

While you are reading your book, share Art Auction Mystery: Find the Fakes, Save the Sale! with your kids. This fun read mixes one part mystery, a cup of puzzle, tablespoon of game, and more than smidgen of art appreciation. A great read for picture puzzle sleuths!