Attribution
Linda Moore
(Author)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
In this riveting novel full of imaginative art world revelations, betrayals, and twists, an aspiring art historian leaves her troubled parents to study in New York where she struggles to impress her misogynist advisor- until she discovers a hidden painting and flees to Spain to prove it's a masterpiece.
Product Details
Price
$17.95
$16.69
Publisher
She Writes Press
Publish Date
October 11, 2022
Pages
320
Dimensions
5.5 X 8.4 X 1.1 inches | 0.95 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781647422530
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About the Author
Linda Moore is an author, traveler, and recovering gallery owner. Her gallery featured contemporary artists from Latin American, Spain, and the United States and she has exhibited at numerous art fairs, including in Bogotá, Buenos Aires, and Madrid. Attribution, her debut novel was an IBPA finalist in Ben Franklin Awards for General Fiction, Eric Hoffer honorable mention winner in General Fiction, on the 2022 Sarton Book Awards Short List in Contemporary Fiction, winner of Somerset Award in Literary and Contemporary Fiction and a 2022 International Book Awards Finalist in Best New Fiction, among other distinctions. She has published award-winning exhibition catalogs and her writing has appeared in art journals and anthologies. She resides with her book-collecting husband in San Diego and is working hard on her next novel in their vacation cottage on Kauai.
Reviews
2023 IPPY Awards Gold Medalist Winner 2023 Eric Hoffer Book Awards Winner 2022 CIBA Somerset Book Awards First Place Winner 2023 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards Silver Medal 2022 Sarton Silver Award Winner 2023 Eric Hoffer da Vinci Eye Finalist 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 art--as 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 brother's death, an art historian searches for a lost painting--and finds herself. Gorgeously written and as rapturous as a Van Gogh, Moore's 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 Buzz pick and NYTBR Editor's Choice, The Wise Women "Moore's passion for art, and her deep knowledge of the field, makes Attribution as 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."
-Booklist "...superb descriptions of Spain, its cities and museums, and seventeenth century art--as 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 brother's death, an art historian searches for a lost painting--and finds herself. Gorgeously written and as rapturous as a Van Gogh, Moore's 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 Buzz pick and NYTBR Editor's Choice, The Wise Women "Moore's passion for art, and her deep knowledge of the field, makes Attribution as 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 intimatel
