Description
Discover a thrilling masterpiece in the form of a captivating novel, perfect for fans of complex narratives and thrilling plots. This brand new B-format paperback edition from Penguin NZ features 368 pages of gripping storytelling. The book, published in 2008 and holding the ISBN 9780143010173, weaves a brilliant tale of deception, artistry, and suspense. Emma Taupere, a talented painter trained in Shanghai, returns to her native Auckland only to fall into the depths of danger as her ex-boyfriend Siaki draws her into the world of art forgery. Isolated in a borrowed apartment on Princes Wharf, Emma finds herself in a race against time as she skillfully copies a priceless Goldie painting from the Auckland Museum. But when her young cousin Ani's reckless decision puts her in jeopardy, Emma's flight up the scenic Hibiscus Coast becomes a desperate bid for survival. This noir-esque thriller is not just a novel; it’s a complex exploration of morality, ambition, and the lengths one will go to secure their freedom. With accolades from the NZ Listener declaring it a 'brilliantly complex' work, this book promises to leave readers on the edge of their seats. Dive into the suspenseful world of art crime and personal struggle today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143010173
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2008
Publisher: Penguin NZ
Pages: 368
Description:
Called a 'brilliantly complex, noir-esque thriller' by the NZ Listener, this is a gripping read.
A complex, insightful and gripping novel.
Emma Taupere returns to Auckland from Shanghai, where her training as a painter has made her a copyist of incredible skill. Now, Siaki, her ambitious and manipulative ex-boyfriend, has recruited her as a forger, shutting Emma away in a borrowed apartment on Princes Wharf.
Emma works day and night copying one of the most valuable Goldie paintings in the Auckland Museum until a rash act by her damaged young cousin, Ani, exposes her to danger, and Emma has no choice but to flee up the Hibiscus Coast.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143010173
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2008
Publisher: Penguin NZ
Pages: 368
Description:
Called a 'brilliantly complex, noir-esque thriller' by the NZ Listener, this is a gripping read.
A complex, insightful and gripping novel.
Emma Taupere returns to Auckland from Shanghai, where her training as a painter has made her a copyist of incredible skill. Now, Siaki, her ambitious and manipulative ex-boyfriend, has recruited her as a forger, shutting Emma away in a borrowed apartment on Princes Wharf.
Emma works day and night copying one of the most valuable Goldie paintings in the Auckland Museum until a rash act by her damaged young cousin, Ani, exposes her to danger, and Emma has no choice but to flee up the Hibiscus Coast.