{"product_id":"9781398530713","title":"The Seeker of Lost Paintings : an unforgettable story of love, betrayal and the hunt for a lost Caravaggio from the author of The Porcelain Maker by Sarah Freethy","description":"An unforgettable story of love and betrayal across the decades from the author of The Porcelain Maker - perfect for fans of Christy Lefteri and Victoria Hislop.   ?`A richly detailed and finely written story' Clare Fuller, Bitter Orange`An elegant, sweeping tale'?AJ West, The Betrayal of Thomas True`Shining with the light and shade, the love and loss of life and the timeless beauty of art'? Kate Lord Brown, The Golden Hour`Captivating' Sophie Cousens, The Good PartRome 1939Arriving in Rome to work for the wealthy Montefalco family, Maddalena is homesick and alone. She finds solace - and love - in the beauty of the city, but as the war in Nazi-occupied Italy rages, she must make a devastating choice.   London, 1997After her mother Maddalena's death, Beatrice Fremont discovers a fragment of a painting and a letter that sends her on a hunt to Rome. Helping her is art dealer Jude Adler, who's convinced they are looking for a lost Caravaggio. For Jude, this could be the find of a lifetime; but for Beatrice their search uncovers a shocking secret and the answer to a mystery kept hidden for years.   Praise for?The Porcelain Maker:?`A page-turning journey to uncover a past of heroism, betrayal, love, and loss'?Heather Morris, bestselling author of?The Tattooist of Auschwitz'So compelling'?Sunday Times'A gorgeous debut' Heat?\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55897724223861,"sku":"9781398530713","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781398530713.jpg?v=1757002820","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781398530713","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}