Though the Great Depression has brought misery to many, Holly Beckman has a thriving art business, a devoted husband and a son she adores. Until the holiday in Monte Carlo where for the first time she experiences romance. Almost
reluctantly, Holly falls in love with the charming American dancer Peter
Freeman.Then two works of art she sold turn out to be forgeries, just as
her scapegrace brother Ritchie returns to London after years abroad. Maury,
Holly’s trusted older brother, suspects that Ritchie is plotting once more to
bring the Beckman family down.’She writes in bright colours with bold,
confident strokes.’ Glasgow Herald
reluctantly, Holly falls in love with the charming American dancer Peter
Freeman.Then two works of art she sold turn out to be forgeries, just as
her scapegrace brother Ritchie returns to London after years abroad. Maury,
Holly’s trusted older brother, suspects that Ritchie is plotting once more to
bring the Beckman family down.’She writes in bright colours with bold,
confident strokes.’ Glasgow Herald
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Reviews
Jessica Stirling's high reputation is well deserved
She writes in bright colours with bold, confident strokes
A naturally gifted writer
Stirling squeezes every once of drama from the situation and the other intriguing side issues that make this such a readable novel.