Fatal Frame in Florence
(2025)(The tenth book in the Victoria St. James Cozy Mystery series)
A novel by Bianca Fletcher
At the prestigious International Contemporary Art Festival in Florence, former soap star Victoria St. James admires Renaissance masterpieces and modern innovations alike. But when renowned art authenticator Dr. Lorenzo Rossi is found dead in his restoration laboratory—his body arranged with the precise composition of a still life painting—Victoria recognizes the scene as deliberately staged.
With the festival showcasing priceless artworks and a sophisticated forgery ring operating behind elegant gallery facades, Victoria must distinguish genuine from counterfeit before Alexander becomes the forger's next masterpiece. When Victoria notices telltale prop-making techniques in supposedly authentic paintings, she realizes her twenty-five years on "Passion's Lasting Embrace" prepared her perfectly to spot a theatrical forgery.
As Victoria and CIA agent Alexander Morgan navigate Florence's historic galleries, their professional partnership develops deeper emotional brushstrokes. Their investigation reveals that in both art and crime, the most convincing frauds come from those who understand authenticity intimately.
When Victoria uncovers the crucial clue in the Uffizi Gallery, a dramatic confrontation puts everything at risk. Their investigation faces its most dangerous challenge yet as art and deception collide in the historic halls of Florence's most famous museum.
Perfect for fans of Scarecrow and Mrs. King, Murder, She Wrote, and readers who enjoy cozy mysteries with a touch of espionage and showbiz glamour.
This short mystery is ideal for:
✓ A lunch break escape
✓ Bedtime reading
✓ Commute entertainment
✓ Waiting room distraction
✓ Read in 45 minutes!
Book 10 in The Victoria St. James Mysteries series.
Join glamorous soap opera diva turned CIA consultant Victoria St. James as she infuses theatrical flair into international intrigue.
Each week, follow her adventures in a new exotic location where murder meets show business!
Genre: Cozy Mystery
With the festival showcasing priceless artworks and a sophisticated forgery ring operating behind elegant gallery facades, Victoria must distinguish genuine from counterfeit before Alexander becomes the forger's next masterpiece. When Victoria notices telltale prop-making techniques in supposedly authentic paintings, she realizes her twenty-five years on "Passion's Lasting Embrace" prepared her perfectly to spot a theatrical forgery.
As Victoria and CIA agent Alexander Morgan navigate Florence's historic galleries, their professional partnership develops deeper emotional brushstrokes. Their investigation reveals that in both art and crime, the most convincing frauds come from those who understand authenticity intimately.
When Victoria uncovers the crucial clue in the Uffizi Gallery, a dramatic confrontation puts everything at risk. Their investigation faces its most dangerous challenge yet as art and deception collide in the historic halls of Florence's most famous museum.
Perfect for fans of Scarecrow and Mrs. King, Murder, She Wrote, and readers who enjoy cozy mysteries with a touch of espionage and showbiz glamour.
This short mystery is ideal for:
✓ A lunch break escape
✓ Bedtime reading
✓ Commute entertainment
✓ Waiting room distraction
✓ Read in 45 minutes!
Book 10 in The Victoria St. James Mysteries series.
Join glamorous soap opera diva turned CIA consultant Victoria St. James as she infuses theatrical flair into international intrigue.
Each week, follow her adventures in a new exotic location where murder meets show business!
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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