Praise for The Parisian Heist
“Piazza’s latest has everything I’ve ever wanted in a novel: one newly-discovered Van Gogh painting, two tantalizing time lines, three tough-as-nails roommates who are drawn into a daring art heist, not to mention a mysterious older woman with vengeance on her mind and several magical European settings (a bistro that caters to starving artists, posh parties in majestic castles, a picturesque Dutch village.) Need I go on? Buy this today! Utterly dazzling and daring.”
—Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Stolen Queen
“Jo Piazza is a dazzling storyteller who adds another winner to her canon of expert novels. Suspense! Mystery! Avarice! The Parisian Heist is a feast. Glamorous locations, international intrigue, a priceless collection of Van Gogh paintings, and an unlikely inheritance, plays against art thieves on the prowl in the 1990s. I couldn’t put it down. Vive la Piazza!”
—Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of The View from Lake Como
“An absolutely riveting and delicious tale of intrigue, betrayal, friendship, and art theft, The Parisian Heist is one of my favorite books of the year. I loved every page. The tremendously talented Jo Piazza expertly weaves together two storylines–both filled with deep secrets, complicated family dynamics, and a passion for the paintings that move us most–into a colorful tapestry that will have you turning the pages as quickly as you can.”
—Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of Meet Me in Paris
“THE PARISIAN HEIST is as twisty, satisfying, and atmospheric as a morning amble through Montmartre. American art student Emma, battling male-centric art standards and panicking at the loss of her Paris scholarship, finds herself unwillingly drawn into the web of a billionaire dynasty involved in a sinister forgery scheme. A century earlier, desperate widow Jo van Gogh struggles to establish her dead brother-in-law Vincent as the genius she knows him to be, but at what cost? The two women are linked through the decades by a lost painting, a museum heist, and a nonagenarian widow with schemes of her own—nothing is as it seems, and the twists and turns keep coming. When it comes to devious mysteries and resourceful women, Jo Piazza never fails!”
—Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author
“In The Parisian Heist, Jo Piazza does what so few novelists bother to do: describe museum security art heists realistically. Somehow, she manages to avoid the mythology while keeping it highly entertaining and dramatic. This is a must-read for art and crime enthusiasts alike.”
—Anthony Amore, best-selling author of The Rembrandt Heist
“Piazza’s latest is another deep dive into a beautiful and unique world: Paris of then and now shines as historical characters are brought to life.”
—Booklist
“What a cocktail of art history, determination, and rich people behaving badly, with all capped by an art heist that will have readers holding their breath.”
—firstCLUE
“[T]his rollicking dual-timeline novel will sweep you away… It’s a dazzling read with a powerful message about taking control of your legacy.”
—Real Simple
“Potent questions about artistic integrity and family ties ripple through Piazza’s dual narratives, and she shrewdly keeps readers guessing about how, exactly, they’ll intersect. The result is a satisfying caper with brains and heart.”
—Publishers Weekly
