"An evocative and engaging reworking of the famous Valfierno myth and the theft of the world's most famous painting. Morton writes beautifully and transports us to an Art Deco world of intriguing criminals."
--Noah Charney, author of The Art Thief and Stealing the Mystic Lamb
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"An intriguing and captivating story about a great scam with a twist in the world of con artists, art forgery and mystery."
--Frank W. Abagnale, New York Times bestselling author of Catch Me If You Can
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"Based on the actual theft of the Mona Lisa in 1911, Morton's first novel is a canny heist story with fine characterizations and skillful plotting, and it isn't hurt one bit by all the shimmering Parisian ambience. This entertaining caper may leave readers wondering about the authenticity of the art on the museum walls."
--Booklist
Coming from Minotaur Books/St. Martin's Press August 2nd, 2011
--Noah Charney, author of The Art Thief and Stealing the Mystic Lamb
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"An intriguing and captivating story about a great scam with a twist in the world of con artists, art forgery and mystery."
--Frank W. Abagnale, New York Times bestselling author of Catch Me If You Can
_______________________
"Based on the actual theft of the Mona Lisa in 1911, Morton's first novel is a canny heist story with fine characterizations and skillful plotting, and it isn't hurt one bit by all the shimmering Parisian ambience. This entertaining caper may leave readers wondering about the authenticity of the art on the museum walls."
--Booklist
Coming from Minotaur Books/St. Martin's Press August 2nd, 2011
