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A friends’ getaway on Martha’s Vineyard, turned art heist puzzle, turned island conundrum winds readers through a tale among artists, their misplaced and rediscovered priorities. Though themes surrounding family, public... read more
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Join a klutzy writer postponing her return to academia, a guitarist strumming through marital calamity and their art-loving friend for a weeklong retreat on Martha's Vineyard. Upon meeting an artist in a stirring sculpture garden, discover his painting has been burgled. With everyone suspect,... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
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- motherhood, the value of art, education and society: Janet Goodfriend’s novel of hope is about three mothers who become embroiled in an art heist while vacationing on Martha’s Vineyard sans children. Their retreat ironically turns into a pointed quest giving them an intimate look at some of the local islanders. The cast includes love’s lost painter, a visceral and passionate sculptor, a besieged yet epiphanous poet, an introspective detective, an art teacher, a salacious reporter and a homeless man. Though the book bestows honor to motherhood and circles around the value of art, education and society, these diverse characters navigate readers of varying taste through a twisty storyline for all to relish. It is her hope that people will not only be entertained but better value what seems most basic in life, recognize their part in tending our earth, raising its children and ultimately feel compelled to preserve art that moves us and validates our worth.
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- Janet Goodfriend (Author) - janet@janetgoodfriend.com
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