Masterpiece

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A stunning, high-concept debut novel set in the contemporary art world that is a perfect choice for reading groups. Art, fashion, fame and sex - artist Esther Glass has it all. That is, until a ghost from her past threatens to destroy her perfect life. Trying to cover her tracks, Esther goes for ultimate sensation, selling herself as a living work of art. She takes the international art scene by storm, performing as the female sitters inside seven great paintings. But underneath the surface the cracks start to show as Esther is forced to reconcile a very private history with a very public life. Fast-paced, smart and scintillating, Masterpiece gives the reader a rare glimpse into a closed world.

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'Gorgeous...Glover is an art-world insider and she looks behind the glitter with great assurance' * THE TIMES *
'This novel is the ultimate comment on our obsession with fame, celebrity and surface beauty... A superbly thought-provoking read' * GLAMOUR *
'Sumptuous and sensuous ... a thought-provoking and well-informed take on art history and the art market' * MARGARET DRABBLE *

Author Bio

Miranda Glover read English at Oxford before embarking on a publishing career, specializing in art, design and the web. She has edited several well-received books set in the art field as well as writing art reference books. Miranda is married to a portrait photographer and they have two young children.