Forger's Daughter

When a scream breaks the summer night, Will and Meghan find their daughter Maisie shaken and bloodied, holding a package her attacker demanded she present to her father. Inside is a literary rarity and a letter with impossible demands regarding its future. Will, drawn back to forgery, is ensnared in a plot to counterfeit Edgar Allan Poe's first publication, Tamerlane. He must rely on Nicole's artistic skills to create a flawless forgery, portraying the world of literary forgery as diabolically clever, dangerous, and inescapable.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 05 August 2021
Publisher: Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press

When a scream echoes through the summer night, disturbing the peaceful serenity of their country house, Will and Meghan, formerly renowned literary forgers, are startled to discover their daughter, Maisie, shaken and bloodied, holding a parcel her attacker demanded she present to her father. Inside this mysterious parcel lies a literary rarity that few have ever encountered, and a letter containing impossible demands regarding its future.

After a lifetime of living an honest and virtuous life, Will finds himself irresistibly drawn back into the world of forgery. Caught up in a intricate plot to counterfeit Edgar Allan Poe's first publication, Tamerlane, he is faced with threats to his life and family, coerced by his former nemesis and fellow forger, Henry Slader. With time running out, Will must rely on the artistic skills of his other daughter, Nicole, to help create a flawless forgery of this 1827 publication, considered the Holy Grail of American letters.

The Forger's Daughter is a captivating blend of mystery, a case study of the shadowy underbelly of the book trade, and a tribute to the writer who invented the detective tale. It delves into the world of literary forgery with a wickedly clever, perilously dangerous, and seemingly inescapable allure. The novel portrays the realm of literary forgery as a complex tapestry, where the lines between truth and deception blur, and the consequences of pursuing artistic excellence can be fatal.

As Will and Meghan navigate the treacherous waters of forgery, they are forced to confront not only the dangers posed by their adversaries but also the moral dilemmas that come with their chosen profession. They must navigate the complex web of relationships within the literary world, where reputations and livelihoods are at stake, and where the stakes are higher than ever before.

Through the eyes of Maisie, Will and Meghan's daughter, the novel offers a unique perspective on the world of literary forgery. Maisie, a talented artist in her own right, is caught in the middle of her parents' dangerous endeavors, struggling to balance her love for them with her own sense of morality and integrity. She witnesses the consequences of their actions firsthand, and must navigate the moral quandaries that come with being a part of a family that perpetrates deception.

The Forger's Daughter is a masterfully written novel that captivates readers with its intricate plot, compelling characters, and provocative themes. It explores the power of art, the consequences of deception, and the blurred lines between right and wrong. With its vivid descriptions and atmospheric storytelling, the novel transports readers to a world where the stakes are high, and the consequences of failure are dire.

In conclusion, The Forger's Daughter is a must-read for anyone who loves mystery, literature, and the darker corners of human nature. It is a testament to the power of storytelling and the ability of literature to delve into the depths of the human psyche. Through its captivating characters and intricate plot, the novel offers a thought-provoking exploration of the world of literary forgery, reminding us that the line between truth and deception is often blurred, and the consequences of our actions can be far-reaching and irreversible.

Weight: 256g
Dimension: 131 x 197 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781611854596
Edition number: Main