Another gem of a story that uses real life as a foundation.
Set within the famed art collecting Frick family, this is a story of differences – between those who inspire art versus those that appreciate it, between those with means and those without – and how they support and sometimes improve each other.
The tale is told from the view of two models, decades apart. First, a muse of the early 20th century known as Angelica. While modeling was considered sordid at that time, Angelica was always accompanied by her mother and believed herself to be a muse. She helped artists bring their vision to life. She began modeling to make sure that she and her mother were able to survive.
Veronica, a model in the 1960s, is also modeling to help her family survive, but times are different. Muses are no longer heard, and models are not valued except as ornaments. When speaking her mind, she is thrown out of the modeling job.
As you hear each tale, interwoven expertly, we witness the cruel manner women are viewed and judged for their beauty, or lack of it, the lengths people go protect what they feel is important, without learning the whole story, and how cruel love can be at times.
Throughout you learn about the Frick family, its famed art collection and library, as well as the spirit that helped build it, all through a mystery that keeps you guessing. There are murders, thefts, and intrigues throughout, to keep you guessing who you can trust. There is even a scavenger hunt – leading to a hidden treasure – just as the story is a treasure hunt leading us to the truth.
The Source 4 Books 