The Collector’s Apprentice

Set in 1922 Paris, this historical art thriller follows 19-year-old Paulien Mertens, who, under a new identity, seeks to clear her name and recover her father's art collection after being falsely accused of a crime. Immersed in the vibrant world of post-Impressionist artists and expatriates, her journey becomes even more tangled when her former fiancé reappears under mysterious circumstances. Blending art, romance, and suspense, the novel explores the depths of obsession and the pursuit of justice amid a colorful backdrop of early 20th-century Paris.