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Historical Fiction Book Discussion
"The Last Painting of Sara De Vos" by Dominic Smith
2025-07-16 18:00:00
2025-07-16 19:30:00
America/New_York
Historical Fiction Book Discussion
Are you fascinated by the suspense of historical intrigue and art? Then join us for a discussion of "The Last Painting of Sara De Vos" by Dominic Smith. Registration begins June 25.
Main Library - Meeting Room 1
Wednesday, July 16
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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2025-07-16 18:00:00
2025-07-16 19:30:00
America/New_York
Historical Fiction Book Discussion
Are you fascinated by the suspense of historical intrigue and art? Then join us for a discussion of "The Last Painting of Sara De Vos" by Dominic Smith. Registration begins June 25.
Main Library - Meeting Room 1
Main Library
Meeting Room 1Are you fascinated by the suspense of historical intrigue and art? Then join us for a discussion of "The Last Painting of Sara De Vos" by Dominic Smith. Registration begins June 25.
Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.643.9925.
"The Last Painting of Sara De Vos" by Dominic Smith
"Parallel narratives unfold and eventually converge in this multi-layered novel, which explores the legacy of fictional 17th-century Dutch painter Sara de Vos. The artist's masterpiece, At the Edge of a Wood, is stolen from Manhattan attorney Marty de Groot's Upper East Side residence in 1957 and replaced with a skillfully executed forgery that remains a secret for decades—until museum curator Ellie Shipley, who created the fake, is confronted by the two versions of the painting. Don't miss this richly detailed and complex meditation on art and identity." - NoveList Plus
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Books & Writing |
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