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nSet in the art world of 1970s London, The English Masterpiece is a fast-paced read to the end, full of glamour and secrets, tensions and lies, as one young woman races against the clock to uncover the truth about a Picasso masterpiece. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Ariel Lawhon.n nAs the recently promoted assistant to the Tates Modern Collections keeper Diana Gilden, Lily helps plan a world-class Picasso exhibit to honor the passing of the great artist--and shes waited her whole life for this moment. The opening is beyond anyones expectations--the lighting, the champagne, the glittering crowd, and the international acclaim--until Lily does the unthinkable. She stops in front of a masterpiece and hears her own voice say, Its a forgery. The gallery falls silent.n nLilys boss, Diana, is polished perfection, schooled in art, and descends from European high society. Shes worked hard to become the trusted voice in Londons modern art scene and respected across the Continent. The Tates Picasso Commemorative is to be her crowning achievement, featuring not only the artists most iconic and intimate works, but a newly discovered painting--one she advised an investor to purchase. But when Lily makes her outrageous declaration, suspicion and scandal threaten everything Diana has achieved, as museums and collectors across Europe, already doubting most post-war acquisitions, fall into chaos and rumors of a world-wide forgery run wild.n nAll Lily has ever wanted is to follow in Dianas footsteps and take the art world by storm in her own right. Yet one comment puts not only her own career at risk but also her mentors. Unless . . . Was she right? With the clock ticking and the clues starting to pile up against her, Lily must uncover the truth behind the Picasso before she loses not only the career shes always wanted, but her freedom.n nBlock off your calendar and lose yourself in The English Masterpiece, a thrilling read that will keep you on the edge of your seat till the very end from the author who brought you The London House and The Berlin Letters.n
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