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The English Masterpiece Audio CD – MP3 Audio, June 10 2025

by Katherine Reay (Author), Saskia Maarleveld (Reader), Fiona Hardingham (Reader)
4.3 out of 5 stars 60 ratings
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"Art . . . London . . . Seventies Glam . . . Yesss, please. The English Masterpiece by Katherine Reay has ALL the goodies--especially for historical fiction lovers and art aficionados . . . Buckle your seatbelt as all hell breaks loose." --Lisa Barr, New York Times bestselling author of The Goddess of Warsaw

Set in the art world of 1970s London, The English Masterpiece is a fast-paced read to the end, full of glamour and secrets, tensions and lies, as one young woman races against the clock to uncover the truth about a Picasso masterpiece. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Ariel Lawhon.

As the recently promoted assistant to the Tate's Modern Collections keeper Diana Gilden, Lily helps plan a world-class Picasso exhibit to honor the passing of the great artist--and she's waited her whole life for this moment. The opening is beyond anyone's expectations--the lighting, the champagne, the glittering crowd, and the international acclaim--until Lily does the unthinkable. She stops in front of a masterpiece and hears her own voice say, "It's a forgery." The gallery falls silent.

Lily's boss, Diana, is polished perfection, schooled in art, and descends from European high society. She's worked hard to become the trusted voice in London's modern art scene and respected across the Continent. The Tate's Picasso Commemorative is to be her crowning achievement, featuring not only the artist's most iconic and intimate works, but a newly discovered painting--one she advised an investor to purchase. But when Lily makes her outrageous declaration, suspicion and scandal threaten everything Diana has achieved, as museums and collectors across Europe, already doubting most post-war acquisitions, fall into chaos and rumors of a world-wide forgery run wild.

All Lily has ever wanted is to follow in Diana's footsteps and take the art world by storm in her own right. Yet one comment puts not only her own career at risk but also her mentor's. Unless . . . Was she right? With the clock ticking and the clues starting to pile up against her, Lily must uncover the truth behind the Picasso before she loses not only the career she's always wanted, but her freedom.

Block off your calendar and lose yourself in The English Masterpiece, a thrilling read that will keep you on the edge of your seat till the very end from the author who brought you The London House and The Berlin Letters.

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  1. Language
    English
  2. Publisher
    HarperCollins Christian
  3. Publication date
    June 10 2025
  4. Dimensions
    17.15 x 17.46 x 2.54 cm
  5. ISBN-13
    979-8228581937
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A taut and thrilling game of cat and mouse ensues in Katherine Reay's THE ENGLISH MASTERPIECE, a story of reality, illusion, and imposters set in the winding streets of seventies London. Reay is a master at the top of her game!

An exhibit honoring the recently deceased Picasso and an alleged forgery at the Tate sets the stage for this historical page-turner. Just when you think the stakes couldn't get any higher Reay ratchets up the tension even more. With an eye for the telling details, this author transports the reader back to London in the 1970s. Art lovers and historical fiction fans alike will find this book impossible to put down.

An exhilarating tale that will keep readers spellbound until the very last page, THE ENGLISH MASTERPIECE is a fresh and thought-provoking read. In a story that explores what it means to live and create authentically, Katherine Reay has given us an underdog heroine to root for as she navigates London's prestigious, and increasingly dangerous, art scene, unraveling a mystery where nothing is what it seems. I could not put this book down.

Art . . . London . . . Seventies Glam . . . Yes, please. THE ENGLISH MASTERPIECE by Katherine Reay has all the goodies--especially for historical fiction lovers and art aficionados. One young woman, an art curator's assistant at a famed national gallery, is in way over her head as she races to expose the truth behind a Picasso masterpiece: Is it a forgery? Will she jeopardize her budding career and take down those around her in the process? Buckle your seatbelt as all hell breaks loose. Readers will relish Reay's stylish prose and rich, unforgettable characters amid a propulsive cat-and-mouse chase into the opulent and obsessive world of multi-million-dollar art and deception.

Crackling with tension from the very start, Reay's latest is a twisty, smart read infused with the heady atmosphere of the 1970s London art world. The novel deftly explores the nature of artistic genius, the ethics of deception, and the cost of speaking up for what is true. A gem of a read!

Like a true Picasso, Katherine Reay's THE ENGLISH MASTERPIECE is layered, compelling, imaginative, and filled with intrigue.

THE ENGLISH MASTERPIECE is a showstopper of a book. All the elements needed for a spectacular story: the drama and intrigue of the Tate Modern and the London art scene, a forged Picasso, and two women's careers caught in the balance. Reay has deftly crafted a fast-paced escapade that will propel readers from the gripping first pages through the satisfying conclusion. Not to be missed!

THE ENGLISH MASTERPIECE is a stylish mystery that plunges the reader into the glamorous world of million-dollar art and the inner workings of a famed national gallery. A single sentence dooms the career of the young woman who utters it. As Lily Summers tries to clear her name, she discovers pieces of a puzzle that attract more danger. A thoroughly enjoyable, inventive plot that will keep you up all night.

About the Author

Katherine Reay is a national bestselling and award-winning author who has enjoyed a lifelong affair with books. She publishes both fiction and nonfiction, holds a BA and MS from Northwestern University, and currently lives outside Bozeman, MT, with her husband and three children. You can meet her online at katherinereay.com; Facebook: @KatherineReayBooks; X: @katherine_reay; Instagram: @katherinereay



Saskia Maarleveld is a voice-over actress and an Earphones Award-winning narrator.



Fiona Hardingham is a British-born actress, singer, voice-over artist, and AudioFile Earphones Award-winning audiobook narrator. She earned a BA honors degree in performing arts from Middlesex University, London, and also studied at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0F7Y84CK9
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins Christian
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 10 2025
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Unabridged
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8228581937
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 454 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17.15 x 17.46 x 2.54 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 60 ratings

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Katherine Reay

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Katherine Reay is a national bestselling and award-winning author of several novels and one work of nonfiction.

For her fiction, Katherine writes love letters to books, and her novels are saturated with what she calls the “world of books.” They are character driven stories that examine the past as a way to find one’s best way forward. In the words of The Bronte Plot’s Lucy Alling, Katherine writes of “that time when you don’t know where you’ll be, but you can’t stay as you are.”

Katherine holds a BA and MS from Northwestern University, and after several moves across the globe, lives outside Chicago.

Please visit Katherine on social media, on FB at Katherinereaybooks, Instagram @katherinereay, or visit her website at www.katherinereay.com

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  • theliterateleprechaun
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great historical fiction!
    Reviewed in Canada on June 10, 2025
    Format: Kindle Edition
    I enjoyed Reay’s exploration of happiness and career fulfillment. Both Diana, as Tate Gallery’s Keeper of Modern Collections, and Lily, as her assistant, have broken all barriers in the UK as the first female keepers in a major institution. Their personal lives are as curated as their workplace. When Lily discovers that happiness isn’t what she does but how she feels about what she does, she’s willing to undertake gasp-worthy moves! The art of sacrifice kept me intrigued.

    Although I’ve read plenty about the art world during the Nazi regime, it was good to see how Reay linked this to equality and freedom for women in the workplace. It was equally interesting to learn about the art of forgery and Picasso.

    This story about risks, scandal and personal/professional growth will resonate with many; especially those who take time to peel back the veneer.

    I was gifted this copy by Harper Muse and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
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  • J. Thomsen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Katherine Reay has done it again!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2025
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Katherine Reay has done it again. She is a master story teller. This book was different from any of her others. Excellent read, great story. Can't wait for her next book to come out. If you haven't read any of her books, start now.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2025
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    Love, love, love!! Katherine’s books are always enjoyable but this one was so fun! The first book to hold my attention for awhile and I learned so much about art I didn’t know. Absolutely love!
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