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1938, 1991, 2024: A story of love and madness, of obsession and revenge.
1938, 1991, 2024: A story of love and madness, of obsession and revenge.
Paris, 1938: Runaway heiress Juliette Willoughby perishes, with her married lover, in an accidental studio fire alongside her Surrealist masterpiece, Self-Portrait as Sphinx.
Cambridge, 1991: Two art history students stumble across proof something sinister was at play in Juliette’s death, threatening to expose the long-buried secrets of the artist’s aristocratic family.
Dubai, now: An art dealer is accused of the brutal murder of his oldest friend – the last surviving member of the Willoughby dynasty.
An Art trail through Cambridge and Paris
Oh to follow the great artists of their day through the paintings in Paris and Cambridge galleries. There is an art thread throughout this book and it’s wonderful to visit the galleries, historical places and inspirational views.
Paris is evoked via Montmartre and the most artistic part of the city there is.
Cambridge has the history and the intellect of artists past and present. There are stories in the walls here.
Dubai – a nice contrast with the modern luxury, glitz and glam that shows another side of what it means to be well known.
Destination/Location: Paris, Cambridge, Dubai Author: Ellery Lloyd Departure: 1938, 1991, 2024
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