They’re separated by almost a century. Yet, they’ll both hunt the same stolen masterpiece . . .London, present day. Art recovery specialist Zoe Andrews really needs a break. And all that stands in the way of a well-deserved romantic getaway is an open-and-shut case tracking down a valuable painting’s origin. But Zoe’s vacation plans unravel when the priceless piece is lifted from the gallery, … piece is lifted from the gallery, throwing her headlong into a media frenzy.
England, 1923. Olive Belgrave prides herself on discreetly solving rich people’s problems. But her latest assignment to catalogue a stately manor’s artwork collection would be far easier if the staff weren’t mysteriously hostile. And the job turns from irritating to dangerous when she interrupts a shadowy intruder attempting to make off with a rare canvas.
As both women pursue the artwork, they’ll each confront swindlers who hide behind every frame . . .
Duplicity is the seventh book in the On the Run International Mysteries series. If you like parallel stories, puzzling robberies, and scenic tours of Europe, then you’ll love Sara Rosett’s enthralling novel.
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I loved this book. Sara Rosett is a wonderful writer. I have read many of her books and am always entertained. This series “On the run” is great. Each book takes place in a different country and that is such fun because Sara really does her research and it feels like you are visiting that place. Each book can be read as a stand-alone but more might be gained by reading the series in order. That said I have not done that and not felt cheated or lost in the story. Zoe and Jack are a fun couple and I enjoy being taken along on their adventures in different countries. Sara Rosett has said that she has no plans to write any more books in this series. I for one hope that changes. I was given an ARC copy and this is my honest review.
Seamlessly woven together is the story of current day art recovery specialist Zoe Hunter Andrews and 1920’s detective Olive Belgrave. Zoe needs to complete the provenance of a century old painting and Olive’s work involving the painting may just hold the clues she needs. Not only does this story have a mystery involving both old and new the reader also gets a good armchair travel experience to Amsterdam and Athens.
This is a great multifaceted story with interesting characters and settings. It is book 7 in the On the Run series but could be easily read as a stand alone. Thanks to the author for an ARC. The opinions expressed are my own.
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I enjoy Ms. Rosett’s On the Run series and Duplicity was such a fun read with an intriguing mystery interspersed with wonderful bits of international travel. Although you could read this as a stand-alone, do not deny yourself the pleasure of reading the entire series – especially since the author noted this one will be the series finale.
It was my pleasure to receive this ARC and give my honest review.
I enjoyed this one, and was sad to learn that it’s the last in this series. Gladly she writes others! The only distraction for me is that it sometimes gets a bit too into travelogue that doesn’t forward the story. If I were not stuck on my sofa, I might not mind!
DUPLICITY…..Sara Rosett
Zoe working as a consultant for the Harrington company, retrieving lost valuable items, or researching unbroken ownership of paintings, She recently been thought of as a professional of art recovery.
Calling her about a famous piece in the Blakey collection, that was to be sold. Then an author is challenging with a book to come out soon, as to the time period he had the painting, the potential buyer is leery.
Just look over the material, he knew Zoe and Jack would be going on a vacation , both their jobs were demanding, and wanted time together.
The author took two favorite characters and their cases and brought them in..
The research on art paintings is endless and she drew and interesting plot.
For Zoe and Jack, there will be changes. Good story, that readers will enjoy.
Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion