{"product_id":"lost-on-the-sea-of-galilee","title":"Lost on the Sea of Galilee","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eJack Gillcrest is a skilful painter who succumbs to the dangerous attractions of art forgery, descending through increasingly challenging fakes to an active role in the art heist of the century. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 210 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 July 2021\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Book Guild Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJack Gillcrest, a talented painter, succumbs to the allure of art forgery, embarking on a treacherous journey that leads him to participate in the art heist of the century. Despite his artistic prowess, Jack acknowledges that he cannot create genuine works of art, a fact that his girlfriend, Grania, stubbornly refuses to accept. Encouraged by his girlfriend's belief in his potential, Jack reluctantly forges the works of renowned artists, reaping handsome rewards for his efforts. However, when he is coerced into aiding in the theft of two hundred million dollars worth of art from a museum in Boston, the stakes escalate dramatically. Among the stolen treasures is a magnificent Rembrandt painting, \"Storm on the Sea of Galilee,\" which challenges Jack's forgery skills to their absolute limit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Jack delves deeper into the world of art forgery, he becomes increasingly entangled in a web of deception and danger. He must navigate through a series of increasingly challenging forgeries, each one more intricate than the last, as he seeks to maintain his cover and avoid detection. Along the way, he encounters a diverse cast of characters, including art dealers, collectors, and museum curators, all of whom are willing to do anything to possess the priceless works of art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite the risks and challenges, Jack finds himself drawn to the art he is forging. He becomes obsessed with the idea of creating something that is truly original and beautiful, something that will stand the test of time and be admired by generations to come. However, his pursuit of artistic perfection comes at a steep price, as he becomes increasingly isolated from his friends and family and is forced to engage in increasingly risky behavior to maintain his cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the end, Jack's journey through the world of art forgery is a cautionary tale about the dangers of greed and the pursuit of fame. He learns that true art comes from the heart and soul of the artist, not from the skill of forgery, and that the consequences of his actions can be far-reaching and irreversible. As he faces the ultimate test of his skills and integrity, Jack must decide whether to continue down the path of art forgery or to embrace the truth and seek redemption for his past mistakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 294g\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 138 x 215 x 24 (mm)\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781913913120\n                            \n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dermond Judge","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44094494671098,"sku":"9781913913120","price":6.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/cfe694284edf892c43a8edcf5d0e09e1.jpg?v=1632369938","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/lost-on-the-sea-of-galilee","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}