Attribution: A Novel

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Art historian Cate Adamson, desperate to succeed to console her grieving parents, leaves the Midwest to complete her doctorate in New Yorkonly to find herself assigned to an impossible sexist advisor. She struggles to impress him until she discovers a hidden painting, possibly a Baroque masterpiece. Risking her career, financial disaster, and further alienation from her family, she flees to Spain with the painting to consult art experts.

Antonio, an impoverished duke, meets Cate on the train to Seville, and joins her search while attempting to rescue the decaying legacy of his family. They find clues and uncover evidence that will shock the titans of art history, may destroy her prospects as an art historian, and shatter her future with Antonio.

Written with vivid prose, rich references to seventeenth century Spanish art, compelling characters and a historical puzzle,Attributionis the story of one contemporary womans journey to understand the past and unlock her future.

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2022 Sarton Book Awards: Shortlist Contemporary Fiction
2022 International Book Awards Finalist in Best New Fiction

Friends who are not quite friends, scholars with feet of clay, and unexpected finds in very old libraries contribute to an extraordinary ending.... in this ultimately satisfying read.
Booklist

...superb descriptions of Spain, its cities and museums, and seventeenth century artas well as the often cut-throat world of graduate school. The ensuing intrigue is fast-paced, fun to read, hard to put down.
Midwest Book Review

Moore's ... passion and extensive knowledge of art history show on every page .... A captivating journey to a specialized world full of drama.
Kirkus Reviews

The story is beautifully written and includes art history as well as descriptions of the restoration of canvas paintings and the ways in which the art market works.
Bookmarks

One does not need to be an art lover to enjoy this bright beam of hope. Readers who enjoy novels with engaging characters who grow through their struggles, and those who enjoy historical fiction, will find Attribution well worth their time.
Reader Views, FIVE STARS

Desperate for meaning and to fill the hole left by her younger brothers death, an art historian searches for a lost paintingand finds herself. Gorgeously written and as rapturous as a Van Gogh, Moores book is a winner.
Caroline Leavitt, New York Times best-selling author of Pictures of You, With or Without You

Filled with exciting findings and daunting setbacks as well as numerous fascinating art references,Attributionis an enthralling read.
Seattle Book Review

Attribution by Linda Moore will grab the interest of art lovers and fans of historical fiction instantly . . . . The writing is gorgeous, sprinkled with lovely dialogues and mesmerizing descriptions.
Reader's Favorite, 5 STARS

Moore's compelling debut takes the reader deep into the art world, where power, politics, and privilege have long pushed women out of the picture. Vividly rendered and full of intrigue, this mystery will have readers rooting for its heroine on her quest to uncover the truth and give credit where it's due. An illuminating and fascinating page turner!
Gina Sorell, author of GMA Buzzpick and NYTBR Editor's Choice, The Wise Women

Moores passion for art, and her deep knowledge of the field, makesAttributionas beautifully rendered as the mysterious painting at the center of its gripping mystery. An engrossing debut about the importance and power of truth.
Stacey Swann, author ofGood Morning AmericaBook Club Pick Olympus, Texas

"Attribution is an intriguing art-historical fantasia. I loved reading it!
Edward J. Sullivan, Professor of the History of Art, New York University

Moore knocked me out with this high concept, arthouse puzzle. I was on my heels the whole time, in the best way, gobbling up the next clue as the book pushes toward an evocative crescendo. A fascinating debut.

Joshua Mohr, author Model Citizen

Moor delivers a riveting, flawlessly paced plot full of unforgettable characters, satisfying turns, and the complex workings of an art world the author knows intimately . . .At stake are the reputations of leading historians, the legacy of one of the great master painters, and the brilliance of the women relegated to their shadowsuntil now.
Angela Pneuman, award-winning author of Home Remedies and Lay It on My Heart

Author Bio

Linda Moore studied art history in the Prado while at the University of Madrid. She earned degrees at the University of California and Stanford before opening an art gallery that showcased contemporary Hispanic artists. She has served on art museum boards, edited and published exhibition catalogs, contributed to anthologies, and written for art journals. Born in the Midwest, she enjoys traveling the world, spending time in Kauai with her grandchildren, and she lives in California with her husband. Attribution is her first novel.