The Norweigan Resistance, a painting and a Nazi thief. Now, if that doesn't sound like a great recipe for a thriller then I don't know what is. This story is about a young art historian. She is also a resistance - I want to say resistance fighter but that is not who Soli is, she is more of a resistance enabler if that is the right word, and although she is brave and courageous you are not going to see her blowing up bridges any time soon!. In a world that is constantly changing and filled with threats, the only certainty in Soli's life is her love for Nikolai, her best friend, Heddy, and her extensive knowledge of the greatest artists in history!
Soli was a character that I instantly connected with because she is just so ordinary. She does not come across as what one would imagine a member of the resistance to be like. She is the complete opposite in fact, but as this story progresses one learns that appearances can be deceiving and not everyone is as they seem.
It is apparat from the get-go that this author really knows her stuff. The attention to the historical aspects of this novel has clearly been researched. Likewise, the characters slip easily into this era and nothing stands out as being out of place. Likewise, when the story travels back to the 17th Century the history shines through in the writing. This is a well researched and brilliantly executed novel.
The story itself is riveting. This is a book that I found incredibly difficult to put down because the action is non-stop. The only thing better than reading this book would be watching it in the movies. I would love to see this story on the big screen. It is certainly worthy of such acclaim. A great read.
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this riveting third book in the Soli Hansen Mysteries series, a woman’s courage
to follow her conviction during a horrible war leads her to the portrait of a
young Jewish heiress painted three centuries earlier.
Norway 1944. Art historian Soli Hansen has gone undercover to rescue masterpieces and keep them from falling into the hands of Nazi thieves. Working with a small resistance group led by her best friend Heddy, Soli will stop at nothing to thwart the efforts of the invaders of their scenic country. Trust and loyalty mean everything when working against a merciless enemy.
Riddles and clues lead the way to a mysterious work of art. It’s a race against time, but Soli and her network refuse to give up. However, when news arrives that her sweetheart Nikolai is missing in action, she strives to concentrate on the demanding quest.
From the streets of Oslo to the snow-covered mountains and medieval churches of Nume Valley, Soli takes risks larger than her courage, trying to preserve and hide precious art. But she must decide if it’s all worth losing the man she loves.
Antwerp 1639. Fabiola Ruber’s daughter, Annarosa, wants to honor her mother’s last wish and have her portrait done by a master artist who specializes in the art of chiaroscuro. Her uncle writes to an accomplished painter in Amsterdam and commissions him to paint his beloved niece.
Struggling with religious and social persecution, the Jewish Ruber family uproots once again and travels northward. On the way, they will sojourn in Amsterdam for Annarosa’s sitting in the master painter’s studio. But will they make it there? None of them can foresee the danger of such a journey.
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Heidi grew up in a home filled with books and artwork and she never truly imagined she would do anything other than write and paint. She studied art, languages, and history, all of which have come in handy when working as an author, magazine journalist, and painter.
After living in Canada, six US states, Japan, Switzerland, and Austria, Heidi now calls Norway home. She and her husband have a total of nine children, thirteen grandchildren—so far—in addition to a bouncy Wheaten Terrier.
Their favorite retreat is a mountain cabin, where they hike in the summertime and ski the vast, white terrain during winter.
Heidi’s favorites are family, God's beautiful nature, and the word whimsical.
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I am so glad you enjoyed Hidden Masterpiece (Soli Hansen Mysteries, Book 3) - it is rather wonderful!
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