The Case of the Forgotten Fragonard (A Massimo Domingo Mystery Book 2) by Marilyn Baron | Book Review ~ Excerpt ~ $25 Giveaway | #CozyMystery #ArtDetective
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Book Details
The Case of the Forgotten Fragonard by Marilyn Baron Series: A Massimo Domingo Mystery Book #2
Published by The Wild Rose Press on 03/22/2023
Genres: Fiction, Cozy Mystery
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 119
Source: Goddess Fish Promotions, Received from the author or publisher for review.Hadley Evans Ferrari, an art detective in Florence, Italy, is on the scent of a forgotten Fragonard painting at a villa in Rome when she stumbles across a treasure trove of stolen Nazi artwork—from Hermann Göring’s personal World War II stash.
When she and the palazzo’s interior decorator are held hostage by the head of a secret Nazi organization and required, in a race against time, to appraise all the artwork in the house for private sale, she fears they will never escape with their lives.
Can her sexy carabinieri husband Luca Ferrari and the police department’s Art Squad get there in time to storm in and “save the day” before the villa’s evil Count “ties up loose ends”?
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Excerpt from The Case of the Forgotten Fragonard
Alessandra opened the door. The women froze, speechless, when they came face-to-face with two men who were dressed like…Nazis, complete with party uniforms and gear, including cap, blouse, breeches, badges, patches, insignia, leather belts, boots, and armbands. If this was a joke, it was a bad one, thought Hadley.
“Fräulein Montenegro?” one of the men asked.
“Y-yes.” Alessandra stepped forward.
“And who might this be?” he asked, indicating Hadley.
“N-no one. A friend. We’ve come by—I’ve come by—to look over the interior. I’ve been hired by Herr Muller to redecorate the palazzo.”
“It is Herr Muller who sent us to check up on you.”
“Check up?”
“He recalled that when he met you here last week, you took some pictures of some of the interior rooms and the artwork hanging on the walls. That was unfortunate.”
“The artwork is no longer here, as you can see.”
“We are aware of that. We need to see your cell phone.”
“Do you have some form of identification?”
“I assure you we are legitimate.” He extended his hand. “Your cell phone…?” he demanded.
“This is private property. I am not in the habit of…”
Suddenly, a loud slap resounded as the officer backhanded Alessandra across her face. She cried out and held her hand over her stinging, swollen cheek. The man grabbed Alessandra’s purse, shook out the contents on a side table, and confiscated the phone. So, no joke. These men were deadly serious.
Excerpt provided by the author/publisher for use in this post.
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My thoughts on The Case of the Forgotten Fragonard
“The Case of the Forgotten Fragonard” by Marilyn Baron is an enthralling mystery novel that takes the reader on a journey through the world of art theft, Nazi plunder, and danger in Italy. The novel follows Hadley Evans Ferrari, an art detective based in Florence, Italy, as she tries to uncover the truth about a missing Fragonard painting.
Baron’s writing is evocative, transporting the reader to the Italian countryside and immersing them in the world of art theft and Nazi plunder. The characters are well-developed, with Hadley and her husband Luca Ferrari adding a touch of romance to the story.
Overall, “The Case of the Forgotten Fragonard” is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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About Marilyn Baron
Marilyn Baron writes in a variety of genres, from women’s fiction to historical romantic thrillers and romantic suspense to paranormal/fantasy and cozy mysteries.
She’s received writing awards in Single Title, Suspense Romance, Novel with Strong Romantic Elements, and Paranormal/Fantasy Romance. She was also The Finalist in the 2017 Georgia Author of the Year Awards (GAYA) in the Romance Category for her novel, Stumble Stones, and The Finalist for the 2018 GAYA Awards in the Romance category for her novel, The Alibi.
Her latest novel, which was released March 22, 2023, her 29th work of fiction, is The Case of the Forgotten Fragonard.
A public relations consultant in Atlanta, Marilyn is a past chair and current member of Roswell Reads and serves on the Atlanta Authors Series Committee.
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March 22: Literary Gold
March 29: Gina Rae Mitchell
March 29: Enchanting Reviews
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April 5: Travel the Ages
April 12: Sandra’s Book Club
April 12: Iron Canuck Reviews & More
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I read and loved Marilyn Baron’s book series “A Psychic Crystal Mystery”.
She write a great mystery, doesn’t she?
This sounds like a good read.
Thank you for commenting, Sherry.
I think you would like it.
Thank you for the review, sounds good.
Thank you, Rita.
Thank you so much for featuring my new novel on your blog and for your wonderful review. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks for hosting!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on The Case of the Forgotten Fragonard, this sounds like a thrilling book and series and I am looking forward to reading the stories
Thank you, Bea. I hope you enjoy the series.
It’s a very entertaining series!
Thank you, Gina.