A Manhattan art dealer becomes obsessed with an artist dying young and the enigmatic woman he loved. When he discovers strange canvases buried in the artist's attic, he goes on a quest to solve the mysteries of the painter's life. The canvases, the mysterious and beautiful Cory Forbes, and the small fishing village where the artist lived and worked set him on a journey that leads him to the brink of murder.
The language used in this complex book is lovely. It is descriptive and artistic yet light and easy to read. It handles heavy themes like rape, murder, and revenge in an utterly humane way. Readers get to see the characters as who they are without feeling that the author judges them in any way. Even parts of the book. The author helps readers understan the importance of letting go of anguish and what happens if it overcomes us.
Six Canvases is a beautifullly written book about the human condition that captures how we all grapple with tragedy, loss, career slumps, and relationships. This captivating novel is filled with adventures, mystery and drama.
