Lila Emerson, a professional house-sitter and birdwatcher, witnesses a murder-suicide from her Manhattan window. This event tangles her life with Ashton Archer, an artist seeking the truth behind his brother's sudden death. Their investigation leads them into the secretive world of elite antiquities collectors and a ruthless dealer obsessed with acquiring a priceless Fabergé egg. The plot transitions from a New York City crime scene to an international pursuit involving professional assassins and high-stakes auctions. As they track the missing artifact, Lila and Ash must evade a cold-blooded killer who views human lives as disposable items in a private collection.
Readers of romantic suspense who enjoy intricate puzzles and fast-paced action will find this useful. It appeals to those interested in the details of the fine art trade and the technical aspects of high-end security. The audience gains a perspective on how observation skills and digital research can expose international criminal networks. By the end, the reader sees how two strangers build a partnership while dismantling a global black-market conspiracy.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2014
- Language
- EN
