#BookReview: Attribution by Linda Moore @shewritespress

Synopsis: Art historian Cate Adamson, still grieving the death of her brother and desperate to succeed, leaves her troubled parents in the Midwest to complete her doctorate in New York, only to find herself assigned to a misogynist advisor. She attempts to impress him until she discovers a hidden painting, possibly a Baroque masterpiece, in the university basement. Risking her career, financial disaster, and further alienation from her family, she flees to Spain with the painting to consult art experts.


Antonio, an impoverished duke, clings to the decaying legacy of the House of Olivares. When he meets Cate on the train to Seville, he joins her search, and together they uncover evidence in his five hundred-year old library to support the painting's provenance including a document about the artist's final years that will shock the titans of art history. But Cate vacillates about revealing the truth, fearful that it may destroy her career, her family's expectations, and her future with Antonio.



Written with vivid prose, rich references to seventeenth century Spanish art, compelling characters and a historical puzzle, Attribution is the story of one contemporary woman's journey to understand the past--and unlock her future.

This title will be released on October 11, 2022.

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Rating: 4 Stars
My Review: By the fourth chapters I was hooked on this one.  I did think that it took me a few to get hooked but once that happened I couldn't read fast enough.  I really loved all the layers this book had from Cate being dismissed by her peers and everyones background.  This book was so layered in mystery and its history that I would love to have a movie about it. It was hard to put this one down to get things done and I stayed up far beyond the time I should have. 

Review

2022 International Book Awards Finalist in Best New Fiction 

“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

“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 and With or Without You

“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 pick and NYTBR Editor's Choice, The Wise Women 

“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

“Moore delivers a riveting, flawlessly paced plot full of unforgettable characters, satisfying turns, and the complex workings of an art world the author knows intimately . . . At stake are the reputations of leading historians, the legacy of one of the great master painters, and the brilliance of the women relegated to their shadows—until now.”

—Angela Pneuman, award-winning author of Home Remedies and Lay It on My Heart

“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 of Good Morning America Book 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 of Model Citizen

Review

“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 of Model Citizen

“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 and With or Without You

“Attribution is an intriguing art-historical fantasia. I loved reading it!” 

—Edward J. Sullivan, Professor of the History of Art, New York University

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