Press Release: Gibson’s Bookstore Welcomes B.A. Shapiro for "The Lost Masterpiece"
Gibson’s Bookstore is thrilled to announce a special event featuring acclaimed author B.A. Shapiro, known for her bestselling novel "The Art Forger." Shapiro will discuss her latest literary work, "The Lost Masterpiece: A Novel," an enthralling art history thriller that unravels the mysteries of an enigmatic painting.
Set in late-nineteenth-century Paris, the novel delves into the life of Berthe Morisot, a gifted Impressionist artist often overshadowed by her male contemporaries. The narrative follows her great-great-great-great granddaughter, Tamara Rubin, who inherits Édouard Manet’s treasured painting, "Party on the Seine." This unexpected inheritance unleashes a torrent of family secrets, including the painting’s harrowing history of theft by the Nazis and its remarkable survival amidst destruction.
As Tamara grapples with her newfound legacy, the painting begins to transform into darker representations, leading her on a gripping exploration of Morisot’s tumultuous past and the impact of unresolved grievances. Through love, betrayal, and the struggle for recognition, Shapiro weaves a story that transcends generations, illuminating the challenges faced by women artists.
Join us at Gibson’s to experience how Shapiro brilliantly depicts art’s power to enrich our lives and broaden our perspectives in "The Lost Masterpiece," a tale of passion, art, and familial revelations that spans over a century. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with a master storyteller.
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