The Nude.

"The Nude" by C. Michelle Lindley is an enticing debut novel that delves into the dark side of the antiquities market. The story follows Dr. Elizabeth Clarke, an American specialist in female Hellenistic statues, who is tasked with assessing a stunning marble figure found by a fisherman near a Greek island. As Elizabeth navigates the pressure from her boss to acquire the statue and her own personal desires, the mystery surrounding the missing arms of the statue and the appearance of vandals in local museums adds to the suspense. Lindley skillfully builds Elizabeth's paranoia and keeps readers guessing about the true purpose of her mission. [Extracted from the article]

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