{"title":"Lisa Medved","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Lisa Medved, an author whose works will transport you to bygone eras through the art of storytelling. If you have a fascination for art history and enjoy being enveloped in atmospheric narratives, Medved's books offer an unforgettable journey into the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cem\u003eThe Engraver's Secret\u003c\/em\u003e, a debut novel that has swiftly become a favourite among fans of historical fiction. This gripping tale enchants readers with a blend of mystery and historical intrigue, evoking the stylings of beloved authors like Jessie Burton, Tracy Chevalier, and Maggie O'Farrell. Through rich storytelling and meticulous attention to historical detail, Medved draws you into an immersive world where art and history intertwine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse through Lisa Medved's collection and discover stories that echo through the corridors of history, resonating with anyone who has ever cherished the beauty and power of the past. 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This wonderful debut novel will inhabit your dreams' — Dominic Smith, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Last Painting of Sara de Vos\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eReturn to Valetto\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Art and history collide in this sumptuous novel of dark secrets, family, violence and treachery' — Karen Brooks, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Good Wife of Bath\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Brewer's Tale\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Escapades of Tribulation Johnson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInnocence and delight, guile and misapprehension, the hint of indifference, even disdain on her pretty features. Fickle, he called her, a mixture of surprise and confidence. She is all that and more, brought to life with the ink strokes of a genius.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpanish Netherlands, 1620s:\u003c\/em\u003e raised by her father Lucas to know her mind, Antonia Vorsterman sees everything that goes on in her world—all the rivalries and jealousies that course through the artists' studios and workshops of Antwerp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawn into the lively household of the artist Peter Paul Rubens, whose work her father engraves for a living, Antonia begins to see a life of colour and possibility for herself—until Lucas entrusts her with a terrible secret that will alter the course of their family's future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBelgium, present day:\u003c\/em\u003e haunted by the recent loss of her mother, art historian Charlotte Hubert moves to Antwerp to research her hero, the Baroque master Rubens, and to seek answers about the father she's never met.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut a startling discovery hidden inside an ancient map folio turns Charlotte's quiet academic life into a dangerous hunt for long-lost treasures, missing for 400 years. In the shadowy cloisters of the university, where ambition, obsession, and violence run deep, nothing is as it seems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCharlotte is certain of one thing—no one can be trusted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCenturies apart, Charlotte's and Antonia's lives intertwine as they unearth long-buried secrets about a master and his engraver where theft, betrayal and the fallout of family loyalty run rampant. What do you do when the weight of betrayal grows too heavy to bear?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRAISE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Engraver's Secret\u003c\/em\u003e is an inspired blend of history and suspense, braiding two stories of fathers and daughters and family secrets across time. Lisa Medved conjures Rubens' house and his world so vividly that Antwerp and this wonderful debut novel will inhabit your dreams.' — \u003cstrong\u003eDominic Smith, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Last Painting of Sara de Vos\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eReturn to Valetto\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Cleverly constructed, informative, engaging' — \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Australian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'This compelling debut heralds Medved as a major new voice in historical fiction' — \u003cstrong\u003eFANZA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Perfect for fans of dark academia, \u003cem\u003eThe Engraver's Secret\u003c\/em\u003e is a richly woven tale of intrigue, with two very determined women at its heart. A captivating debut that brings the art and history of the Baroque era to life on the page' — \u003cstrong\u003eEvie Woods, author of the #1 \u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e and Amazon Kindle bestseller \u003cem\u003eThe Lost Bookshop\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Art and history collide in this sumptuous novel of dark secrets, family, violence, and treachery. Two extraordinary women, set apart by time, are beholden to a past and the men who shaped it. For the talented Antonia, it's the conflict between the magnificent artist, Peter Paul Rubens, and her frustrated engraver father that tears her life apart. Then, there's Charlotte, the brilliant Rubens' scholar, who stumbles upon a mystery protected for centuries—a mystery that will either augment her career or destroy it. This atmospheric, suspenseful tale, where the streets of seventeenth-century and modern Antwerp come alive, is as gorgeously and deftly crafted as a Rubens masterpiece.' — \u003cstrong\u003eKaren Brooks, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Good Wife of Bath\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Brewer's Tale\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Escapades of Tribulation Johnson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'\u003cem\u003eThe Engraver's Secret\u003c\/em\u003e enthralled me from its first lush sentence. Set in 17th century and modern-day Antwerp, the search to uncover the secrets of Rubens' mysterious engraver transported me into the deliciously ruthless world of art history academia. Medved's knowledge of the architecture, art, and culture of Rubens' era is breathtaking in scope and masterfully rendered. I was utterly taken by this stunning debut, a riveting and perfectly paced tale of betrayal, secrets, theft, ambition, danger, and desire.' — \u003cstrong\u003eMelissa Ashley, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Birdman's Wife\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Bee and the Orange Tree\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Naturalist of Amsterdam\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A beautifully told tale about the strength of familial bonds, and a centuries-old mystery that holds the key to a young woman's future.' — \u003cstrong\u003eLauren Chater, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Lace Weaver\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGulliver's Wife\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Winter Dress\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Beauties\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Superb and impressive... I enjoyed it hugely. Its subject is fascinating and the detail is awe-inspiring' — \u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Buchan, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eTwo Women in Rome\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Museum of Broken Promises\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A skilful and passionate writer, Lisa Medved lured me into 17th-century Antwerp and held me captive there. I was engrossed by this tale of art and intrigue, love and betrayal, friendship and loss.' — \u003cstrong\u003eSuzanne Leal, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Teacher's Secret\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Watchful Wife\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Trust, betrayal, and the painful lessons of the past: these interweave in the connected stories of two women centuries apart, both seeking truth, and a way to build independent lives. At the heart of each woman's story are family secrets and the risks of ambition and failure. Lisa Medved's meticulous research plummets us into the fascinating creative world of Antwerp's Golden Age, while a compelling modern mystery propels the novel through twists, feuds, and intrigues to its thrilling conclusion.' — \u003cstrong\u003eKelly Gardiner, critically acclaimed, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eGoddess\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'The exotic mystery and brutal treachery of art and academia across eras binds two women to both their ambition and each other in Lisa Medved's expertly researched and tenderly wrought debut novel. 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