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Attic Ward

By Bill Gourgey

Attic Ward
$14.95
  • Publisher: Jacked Arts
  • Edition: 1
  • Available in: paperback, ebook
  • ISBN: 978-1533485274
  • Published: October 31, 2016
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A teen artist on the run…
A daring heist at the National Gallery…
A painting worth the price of freedom?

On the run from the state of Virginia, a talented teen artist takes refuge in the Smithsonian Castle and uncovers a plot to steal one of the nation’s most prized works of art.

Can an orphan arouse a nation’s passion for fine art?

Fifteen-year-old Brooke has been bounced between foster homes for half her life. With her rare and exceptional ability to draw and paint, Brooke knows she’s not normal. She has always felt misunderstood and mistreated by the adults in her life. When Brooke decides to run away to Washington, DC, her luck begins to turn. Just as things are finally looking up, however, Brooke’s probation officer catches up with her. But that becomes the least of her troubles when she suddenly finds herself having to choose between fleeing for her life and saving a centuries-old masterpiece. In Attic Ward, greedy art world power brokers find themselves up against a brilliant and determined young artist who is willing to sacrifice everything to save the art she loves.

An entertaining glimpse of legendary artists, forgers, and their masterpieces

Experts suggest that as much as forty percent of the pieces of art circulating in legitimate art markets are forgeries. Even Michelangelo was allegedly hired to forge copies of ancient Roman sculptures. Brooke learns more than she ever wanted to know about the dark side of art, which is at once thrilling and infuriating.

You won’t view a painting the same way ever again

Imagine masterpieces coming to life! Better yet, imagine that they’re already alive. Brooke sees art in every aspect of her life. Her passion and perception are so infectious that you won’t be able to view legendary artists and their masterpieces the same way ever again. And the next time you wander the halls of a museum, you might find yourself holding your breath…

This action-packed book will take you on a thrilling ride through the stunning world of fine art!


Series: Cap City Mysteries Tagged with: art heist, forgery, homeless teen, masterpiece, National Gallery, orphan, painting, runaway, Smithsonian

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