Woman on Fire: The New York Times bestseller

Description

After talking her way into a job, rising young journalist Jules Roth is given an unusual assignment: locate a painting stolen by the Nazis more than 75 years earlier. The painting? None other than legendary artist Ernst Engel's most famous work, Woman on Fire. World-renowned shoe designer Ellis Baum wants this portrait of a mysterious woman for deeply personal reasons, but Jules doesn't have much time; the famous designer is dying. Meanwhile, in Europe, provocative and powerful Margaux de Laurent also searches for the painting. Heir to her art collector family's millions, Margaux is 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 Adam Baum, Ellis's grandson. 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 before Margaux. A thrilling tale of secrets, love, and sacrifice, Woman on Fire tells the story of a remarkable woman and an exquisite work of art that burns bright, moving through hands, hearts, and history.

Lisa Barr is the award-winning author of The Unbreakables and the historical thriller Fugitive Colours, which won the IPPY gold medal for 'Best Literary Fiction 2014' and first prize at The Hollywood Film Festival (Opus Magnum Discovery Award).

'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