New Author's first Book

Pictures of an Exhibition by Sara Houghteling

Set in Paris, the majority of the story takes place as WWII has just ended. Max Berenzon is the son of an art dealer and his pianist wife. When Paris falls the family goes into hiding. After the war Max returns to discover all the family's art collection has vanished. The remainder of the book is about Max's quest to find the missing art and hopefully garner his dad's approval. During his search he discovers the truth of the tragic disappearance of his closest friend, the heroism of his lost love and uncovers a family secret.

The book is a good read but sometimes I got lost in the artist's names, their works and the various art dealers. The title interested me but I didn't feel represented this story of lost art.

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Reviewed by Denise R.