Woman on Fire (The New York Times bestseller) - Lisa Barr

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, SOON TO BE A MOVIE PRODUCED BY AND STARRING SHARON STONE A BUZZFEED MUST-READ FOR 2022 A young journalist embroiled in an international art scandal centred around a Nazi-looted masterpiece, forcing the ultimate showdown between passion and possession, lovers and liars, history and truth. After talking her way into a job in Chicago, young journalist Jules Roth is given an unusual assignment: locate a painting stolen by the Nazis more than 75 years ago. The painting? None other than legendary artist Ernst Engel''s most famous work, Woman on Fire. A dying designer covets the portrait for deeply personal reasons. Jules doesn''t have much time.Meanwhile, in Europe, Margaux de Laurent – powerful heir to her family''s millions – also searches for the painting. A cunning gallerist who gets everything she wants, the only thing standing in her way is Jules. Yet Jules has resources of her own, including the designer''s grandson, Adam. A recovering addict and artist in his own right, Adam was once in Margaux''s clutches, and he''ll do anything to help Jules locate the painting first.Woman on Fire is a thrilling tale of secrets, love, sacrifice and an exquisite work of art that burns bright, moving through hands, hearts and history. ___________PRAISE FOR WOMAN ON FIRE: ''Part-thriller, part-historical fiction, this book will have you gripping the pages until the very end'' Buzzfeed''Addictively propulsive and laced with rapid-fire twists and turns, this sizzling tale crackles with tension'' Kristin Harmel''Thick with history, scandal, romance and deceit... A truly compulsive read'' Mary Kubica''An exuberant thriller laced with sex, art, and history'' Alyson Richman''Had me on the edge of my seat'' Fiona Davis