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Synopsis
"What is the secret contained in Philip Schuyler's painting? Who was the woman he depicted, the innocent woman and her dark stalker? The Kreunen sisters know, but they must re-bury the past. And Jacob Lerner, artist flailing in a sea of commerce, can only press forward, explore his own art and the mystery of Schuyler's painting, aided and manipulated by an animate marionette of rosy glass..." --Publisher.
Is The Painting and the City appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This literary fantasy blends art, mystery, and the supernatural with minimal content concerns. The story involves mysterious secrets, manipulation by magical entities, and buried pasts, but violence and other mature content appear minimal based on the synopsis.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include manipulation.
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Readers who enjoy atmospheric mysteries involving art, secrets from the past, and magical objects will find this intriguing.