Counterfeit

By Lee Carver

Description:

Dr. Richard Reed, wealthy professor and connoisseur of fine art, becomes a temporary member of Interpol’s Experts Group to stop the flow of fraudulent paintings. He feels sure he has found a master copyist when he zones in on an attractive tourist, Kendra Cooper. Kendra, who scrimped for years to travel to Amsterdam and study originals of the great masters, has much to teach the professor. His most likely suspect becomes his strongest asset in the fight against frauds until a dealer in counterfeits strikes back. Cutting off the flow of millions makes Kendra his target. As professional partnership grows into personal devotion, Richard and Kendra combat greed to gain what cannot be bought.

Book Takeaway:

The value of fine art as an expression of culture, and realization of the self-worth of a young woman who chose a career in art against her father's wishes.

Why the author wrote this book:

A recent trip to Europe and on-going fascination with fine art combined in this plot, stimulated by a museum exhibit on the prevalence of art fraud and books read consequentially on that subject.