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A thrilling mystery set in the art world of 1930s New Mexico. When Georgia O'Keeffe discovers the body of a murdered priest in the desert, she's drawn into a web of secrets and international espionage. Can she uncover the truth before becoming the next victim?For fans of historical mysteries and strong female leads, Light on Bone blends suspense with the beauty of the Southwest. As Georgia navigates a budding romance with the local sheriff and confronts her own emotional turmoil, she must use her artistic eye to solve the crime. Will she find healing and justice in the stark landscape, or will the darkness consume her?
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
- Art-related mysteries
Historical fiction with a strong sense of place
Intriguing characters and unforeseen twists
Genre: Historical Mystery
Praise for this book
"Georgia O'Keeffe as an amateur sleuth? A daring idea that works like a charm for the highly talented Kathryn Lasky. What a wide range of characters, from the very good to the very bad, she brings to life in this wonderful novel! And the portrait of the artist is superb." - Peter Abrahams
"Kathryn Lasky's vivid Light on Bone applies the extraordinary eye of Georgia O'Keeffe to overlapping mysteries in 1930s New Mexico. O'Keeffe's righteous vision does not flinch from the truth, and we follow her gaze in fascination through this masterfully woven story." - Joseph Finder
"Kathryn Lasky draws Georgia O'Keeffe's New Mexico with her own skillful hand. The deftest of efforts, Light On Bone gives us a murder mystery as seen through the mind of a mid-century artist free enough from convention to catch what others miss. I couldn't put it down." - Gregory Maguire
"Step aside Miss Marple, Eugenia Potter, and Kinsey Millhone--Georgia O'Keeffe is the new sleuth in town! Kathryn Lasky brings the rich imagination of her YA and Juvenile books to Light On Bone, a stunning, suspenseful adult mystery. Vivid prose brushstrokes bring the legendary artist, the Southwest landscape she loved, and a complicated plot with historical and imagined characters to life." - Katherine Hall Page
"Kathryn Lasky's vivid Light on Bone applies the extraordinary eye of Georgia O'Keeffe to overlapping mysteries in 1930s New Mexico. O'Keeffe's righteous vision does not flinch from the truth, and we follow her gaze in fascination through this masterfully woven story." - Joseph Finder
"Kathryn Lasky draws Georgia O'Keeffe's New Mexico with her own skillful hand. The deftest of efforts, Light On Bone gives us a murder mystery as seen through the mind of a mid-century artist free enough from convention to catch what others miss. I couldn't put it down." - Gregory Maguire
"Step aside Miss Marple, Eugenia Potter, and Kinsey Millhone--Georgia O'Keeffe is the new sleuth in town! Kathryn Lasky brings the rich imagination of her YA and Juvenile books to Light On Bone, a stunning, suspenseful adult mystery. Vivid prose brushstrokes bring the legendary artist, the Southwest landscape she loved, and a complicated plot with historical and imagined characters to life." - Katherine Hall Page
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