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Jan 04, 2017wyenotgo rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
An unusual book, combining a bit of historical fiction centering around Fine Arts along with a bit of a caper story with some rather off-beat romance thrown in. I found it an easy-going, enjoyable. It offered a number of cogent insightful observations on the unpredictability of human relations, the unintended consequences that can result from acts of deception, the startling affects of beauty upon the human psyche. Also, it was simply a cleverly conceived story. My main quibble is that I felt Smith's development of Ellie's character and her motivations, especially early in the book were a bit sketchy. Hence, a bit short of 4 stars.