THE BOOK CLUB FOR TROUBLESOME WOMEN

historical • women's fiction • women's empowerment • friendship

Margaret Ryan never really meant to start a book club . . . or a feminist revolution in her buttoned-up suburb.

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"Art . . . London . . . Seventies Glam . . . Yesss, please. The English Masterpiece by Katherine Reay has ALL the goodies--especially for historical fiction lovers and art aficionados . . . Buckle your seatbelt as all hell breaks loose." --Lisa Barr, New York Times bestselling author of The Goddess of Warsaw

Set in the art world of 1970s London, The English Masterpiece is a fast-paced read to the end, full of glamour and secrets, tensions and lies, as one young woman races against the clock to uncover the truth about a Picasso masterpiece. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Ariel Lawhon.

As the recently promoted assistant to the Tate's Modern Collections keeper Diana Gilden, Lily helps plan a world-class Picasso exhibit to honor the passing of the great artist--and she's waited her whole life for this moment. The opening is beyond anyone's expectations--the lighting, the champagne, the glittering crowd, and the international acclaim--until Lily does the unthinkable. She stops in front of a masterpiece and hears her own voice say, "It's a forgery." The gallery falls silent.

Lily's boss, Diana, is polished perfection, schooled in art, and descends from European high society. She's worked hard to become the trusted voice in London's modern art scene and respected across the Continent. The Tate's Picasso Commemorative is to be her crowning achievement, featuring not only the artist's most iconic and intimate works, but a newly discovered painting--one she advised an investor to purchase. But when Lily makes her outrageous declaration, suspicion and scandal threaten everything Diana has achieved, as museums and collectors across Europe, already doubting most post-war acquisitions, fall into chaos and rumors of a world-wide forgery run wild.

All Lily has ever wanted is to follow in Diana's footsteps and take the art world by storm in her own right. Yet one comment puts not only her own career at risk but also her mentor's. Unless . . . Was she right? With the clock ticking and the clues starting to pile up against her, Lily must uncover the truth behind the Picasso before she loses not only the career she's always wanted, but her freedom.

Block off your calendar and lose yourself in The English Masterpiece, a thrilling read that will keep you on the edge of your seat till the very end from the author who brought you The London House and The Berlin Letters.

Your next book club read from bestselling author Marie Bostwick!

PRAISE FOR THE BOOK CLUB FOR TROUBLESOME WOMEN

“Bostwick’s latest is ideal for fans of historical fiction and those who enjoyed Bonnie Garmus’s Lessons in Chemistry, Kristin Hannah’s The Women, or Kate Quinn’s The Briar Club, which explore the historical roles of women and the challenges they faced within a society structured to define and limit their roles in and out of the home.”

—Library Journal, starred review

“In The Book Club For Troublesome Women, the talented Marie Bostwick says this, Acquaintances abound, but true friendships are rare and worth waiting for, capturing the essence, and the heart, of this story. If you love stories about friendships, strong women, the 60's, and the power of the written word, this is the book for you.”

—Marybeth Mayhew Whalen, author of Every Moment Since

“I loved this book! Touching, timely, and introspective, Marie Botswick’s The Book Club for Troublesome Women transcends decades to explore the bonds of women's relationships, both with husbands and with the friends without whom we cannot reach our potential. While the novel is set in 1963, it is incredibly relevant to today’s women who are expected to work like they don’t have a family and run a home like they don’t have a job. A perfect book club read!”

—Sara Goodman Confino, bestselling author of Don’t Forget to Write and Behind Every Good Man

“I’ve fallen in love with these troublesome women! Marie Bostwick has written an irresistibly funny, thoughtful story about Margaret, Viv, Charlotte and Bitsy. During one tumultuous 1960’s year these four suburban housewives discover the power of sisterhood and the sometimes-dangerous truths about their own formidable talents. Prepare for the potholes, or crevasses, along the way. And clear your calendar to avoid missed appointments!”

—Stella Cameron, New York Times bestselling author

“In 1963 picture-perfect suburbia, expectations for women are clear: the house is clean, the children are well cared for, and dinner is on the table at 6 PM sharp. But when Margaret, Viv, Bitsy, and Charlotte read Betty Friedan’s seismic new book, The Feminine Mystique, for their book club, fault lines in their own lives shift and a new path forward for each of the women gapes open. In a 1960s world Bostwick expertly describes as equal parts hilarious, frustrating, and challenging, these four women form a bond that changes their lives forever as they each explore what it means to be a woman and a friend.”

— Elizabeth Bass Parman, author of The Empress of Cooke County

MARIE BOSTWICK

Marie Bostwick is the New York Times and USAToday bestselling author of more than twenty works of uplifting contemporary and historical fiction. Translated into a dozen languages, Marie's novels are beloved by readers across the globe. Her 2009 book, A Thread of Truth was an "Indie Next Notable" pick. Three of her books were published as Reader's Digest "Select Editions". Marie lives in Washington state with her husband and a beautiful but moderately spoiled Cavalier King Charles spaniel.

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