The Lady Waiting by Magdalena Zyzak – Art Heist Novel

The Lady Waiting Magdalena Zyzak | Art Heist Novel

Literary art-heist caper: a stolen Vermeer, a dangerous love triangle, LA to Venice. By Magdalena Zyzak, Riverhead Books. Used – Like New.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

A Seductive International Art Heist

The Lady Waiting is a fast-moving literary caper combining a stolen Vermeer painting, a dangerous love triangle, and an ambitious international scheme.

While driving through Los Angeles, a young Polish émigré named Viva encounters Bobby Sleeper, a dazzling but disheveled former art gallerist with a mysterious past. Bobby and her equally enigmatic filmmaker husband quickly hire Viva as their assistant—but the position soon develops into something far more dangerous.

Deception, Desire and a Multimillion-Dollar Reward

Viva becomes entangled in the couple's improbable plan involving a long-lost Vermeer masterpiece, a multimillion-dollar reward, and several shadowy former husbands. Entranced by their glamorous lifestyle but increasingly alarmed by their improvised scam, Viva realizes that she is dangerously out of her depth. Escaping disaster will require luck, cunning, and every survival instinct she possesses.

Moving from the canyons of Los Angeles to the canals of Venice, the novel blends art theft, romance, dark comedy, and social satire into an unpredictable international adventure.

Why You'll Enjoy This Book

• A fast-paced story centered on a stolen Vermeer
• An unpredictable international art-heist scheme
• A complicated and seductive love triangle
• Glamorous settings in Los Angeles and Venice
• Memorable characters with mysterious intentions
• Dark humor and contemporary social satire
• Themes of ambition, deception, capitalism, and survival

Perfect For Readers Who Enjoy
Literary thrillers and crime capers · Art-heist novels · Dark comedy and social satire · Stories about fraud and glamorous criminals · International adventures · Character-driven contemporary fiction · Novels similar in atmosphere to The Talented Mr. Ripley and The White Lotus

About the Author

Magdalena Zyzak was born in Silesia, Poland, and earned an MFA in creative writing from Columbia University. She is also the author of The Ballad of Barnabas Pierkiel. In addition to her literary work, Zyzak is a filmmaker who has written, directed, and produced several motion pictures, including Redland and Maya Dardel.

Book Details

• Publisher: Riverhead Books
• Publication Date: May 7, 2024
• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 352 pages
• Genres: Literary Fiction, Art Heist, Crime Caper, Dark Comedy
• Condition: Used – Like New

Condition Statement

Used – Like New: This pre-owned hardcover is in excellent condition with minimal signs of handling. The pages are clean and intact, and the binding remains secure. Please review the product images for the exact condition of the cover, spine, edges, and dust jacket, if included.