{"product_id":"the-lady-waiting-by-magdalena-zyzak-art-heist-novel-tidealz","title":"The Lady Waiting by Magdalena Zyzak – Art Heist Novel","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lady Waiting Magdalena Zyzak | Art Heist Novel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiterary art-heist caper: a stolen Vermeer, a dangerous love triangle, LA to Venice. By Magdalena Zyzak, Riverhead Books. Used – Like New.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Seductive International Art Heist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Lady Waiting is a fast-moving literary caper combining a stolen Vermeer painting, a dangerous love triangle, and an ambitious international scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhile 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeception, Desire and a Multimillion-Dollar Reward\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eViva 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMoving 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Enjoy This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fast-paced story centered on a stolen Vermeer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn unpredictable international art-heist scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA complicated and seductive love triangle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlamorous settings in Los Angeles and Venice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemorable characters with mysterious intentions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark humor and contemporary social satire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemes of ambition, deception, capitalism, and survival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For Readers Who Enjoy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLiterary 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMagdalena 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Riverhead Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: May 7, 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint Length: 352 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenres: Literary Fiction, Art Heist, Crime Caper, Dark Comedy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Used – Like New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Statement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eUsed – Like New: This pre-owned hardcover is in excellent condition with minimal signs of handling. 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