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• Perspective(s)

  a Novel

  Binet, Laurent,

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  Artist perspective, beautiful letters, betrayal-power-wealth, church as sensor against nudity -- especially portrayals of sexuality, Carnival, and unexpected conclusion! Be patient at the beginning. published in 2025, complex, cinematic 16th century…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• People of the Book

  a Novel

  Brooks, Geraldine

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  Begin with the afterward. Enjoy for visceral real history wrapped in mystery. published in 2008, complex and thought-provoking story from 1480 Seville & Bosnia and Hercegovina linked with a contemporary woman book conservationist determined to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Portrait of An Unknown Lady

  a Novel

  Gainza, María, 1975-

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  Compelling, evocative, lyrical, unnamed narrator, leisurely paced, open-ended, translated, Argentine female author, published in 2018, *Starred Review* "An art critic chases the identity of a legendary forger through the testimonies of the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Murder in G Major

  a Gethsemane Brown Mystery

  Gordon, Alexia,

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  "An African American author renders various culture shocks with charm." 1st in series, published in 2016, A clever cozy with ghosts! "African-American classical musician Gethsemane Brown accepts a less-than-ideal position turning a group of rowdy…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Restoration Heights

  a Novel

  Medearis, Wil,

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  Socially conscious Brooklyn noir. published 2018, Engaging & thoughtful perspective on racism and gentrification with a strong sense of place. "Twisty and ambitious and pleasantly brooding, it's a compelling read, if a somewhat convoluted one.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Kills Well With Others

  Raybourn, Deanna,

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  Globe-trotting contemporary thriller! 2nd in series, published in 2025, suspenseful, funny, fast-paced, intricately plotted, "Four talented assassins combine their skills in order to survive what they’d expected to be a peaceful retirement.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Gauguin Connection

  Ryan, Estelle,

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  Well-portrayed neurodivergent character, laugh out loud humor, complex plot includes espionage! 1st in series, published in 2012, suspenseful mystery thriller, neurodivergent heroine, "World-renowned expert in nonverbal communication, Doctor…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Portrait of An Unknown Woman

  Silva, Daniel, 1960-

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  Art-themes throughout the series, and love Gabriel Allon!. 22nd in series, published in 2022, suspenseful, angst-filled, fast-paced, richly detailed, intricately plotted, atmospheric, Venice, Italy, "One-time assassin and legendary spymaster Gabriel…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Violin Conspiracy

  Slocumb, Brendan,

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  A surprise conclusion, witty, romantic & suspenseful engaging storytelling, richly detailed, intricately plotted, author’s debut, Black American author and main character, published in 2022, “For classical musician Ray McMillian the theft of his…Read moreRead more of this annotation

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  Mystery Book Club met Sunday, September 20, 2026 to discuss a fresh selection of art-themed mysteries -- since our 1st look at art in mysteries in 2019. • Art-themed mysteries feature an amateur or professional detective who may be fully immersed in…Read moreRead more of this annotation