The Art Forger

Written by:
B. A. Shapiro
Narrated by:
Xe Sands

Unabridged Audiobook

Ratings
Book
89
Narrator
36
Release Date
October 2012
Duration
10 hours 2 minutes
Summary
On March 18, 1990, thirteen works of art today worth over $500 million were stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. It remains the largest unsolved art heist in history, and Claire Roth, a struggling young artist, is about to discover that there’s more to this crime than meets the eye.   Making a living reproducing famous artworks for a popular online retailer and desperate to improve her situation, Claire is lured into a Faustian bargain with Aiden Markel, a powerful gallery owner. She agrees to forge a painting-a Degas masterpiece stolen from the Gardner Museum-in exchange for a one-woman show in his renowned gallery. But when that very same long-missing Degas painting is delivered to Claire’s studio, she begins to suspect that it may itself be a forgery.   Her desperate search for the truth leads Claire into a labyrinth of deceit where secrets hidden since the late nineteenth century may be the only evidence that can now save her life.
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Kathryn A.

So good! So well written and so well read! The story flowed so easily and the narrator had the perfect tone for the book. I enjoy art but I am not a follower of it, and you don’t have to be to love this book.

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Carol M.

I enjoyed this story that contains some surprises along the way. I wanted something less heavy than the novel I had just finished. The Art Forger Introduced me to the world of art and art shows.

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Skater G.

Had to read this for class, but I have fallen IN LOVE!!! Great listen, cannot wait for what will happen next.

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Kimberly M.

This book has a nice characters it was a good easy read or I should say listen. Enjoyed it a lot highly recommended

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Anonymous

Cool subject matter ! Easy to listen to!

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Fenella B.

Educational as well as interesting listen . Learnt a lot about the art world and how forgers operate . Plausible and gripping interpretation of true events.

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Karen R.

LOVED this book. It was both intriguing and educational. I learned lots about art and art techniques while staying engaged in the plot twists.

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Kenneth D.

Narrator had some trouble with male voices. Otherwise, it was an enjoyable read. I did NOT figure out the ending until the Epilogue. I learned a lot about art!

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Pam W.

Enjoyed listening to this book. Good narration. Story flowed. Good car listening!

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Tara K.

I thought there would be a bit more historical fact related to the theft- but easy entertainment for a long drive

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Gabriela S.

Real good!!!

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Eranthi A.

Easy listening...

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