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The Last Painting of Sara de Vos
by Dominic Smith
There are many things to admire about this book: the three time settings are all rendered with wonderful detail and atmosphere, and the interweaving of the stories is meticulous, so that when we eventually see--well, the last painting of Sara de Vos, it comes as a revelation. There are also parallels between relationships and happenings in the 17th century and the 20th century and the 21st, showing us that time and technique and commercial values in the art world may shift, but human beings still act like human beings. There is love lost, betrayal, greed--and love renewed. Redemption, even.
I am always drawn to any book set (at least partially) in Amsterdam, my favorite city in the world. And Dominic Smith adds details, from driving moccasins to skate blades to the hiring of phony Beatniks, that make the plot sparkle and amuse.
Recommended for art lovers, Amsterdam lovers, and mystery lovers.
I am always drawn to any book set (at least partially) in Amsterdam, my favorite city in the world. And Dominic Smith adds details, from driving moccasins to skate blades to the hiring of phony Beatniks, that make the plot sparkle and amuse.
Recommended for art lovers, Amsterdam lovers, and mystery lovers.