The Lost Masterpiece

In "The Lost Masterpiece," bestselling author B. A. Shapiro weaves an enthralling tale that juxtaposes the life of the overlooked Impressionist artist Berthe Morisot in late-nineteenth-century Paris with the modern journey of her great-great-great-great granddaughter, Tamara Rubin. When Tamara inherits Édouard Manet’s painting Party on the Seine, she is thrust into a world of family secrets and unanswered questions, including the painting's Nazi theft and its mysterious survival. As Tamara uncovers the turbulent legacy of Morisot, she confronts profound themes of love, betrayal, and the haunting specter of the past. This gripping novel promises a whirlwind adventure through the intricate intersections of art, history, and familial ties.