A Classic - with an intelligent, arty twist.

I’ve listened to all the Alex Clayton art mysteries now (in reverse order!) and this is a classic. More moody perhaps, more of a traditional murder mystery but structured in an interesting way. I liked that the narrative is told across two timelines, Molly Dean’s and Alex Clayton’s; both bold, strong, intelligent and interesting women. It’s unlike any story I’ve heard in that way. The hero and victim merge into one somehow through these voices. Or perhaps it’s more true to say the victim, the subject, the object herself becomes the hero. The writing is beautiful and skilful, the references to art and Melbourne are delightful (especially to this Melbourne artist!) but it’s the realism of the characters and their imperfect and charm (perhaps Hogarth whom I love the most) that makes these SO addictive!!

I’m not sure what I’m going to do now - apart from write to the author and beg her for more!!

These deserve an international audience.

The performance was exceptional too and I will happily relisten.

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