About the book
A psychiatrist’s investigation into a mute painter who attacked a famous artwork uncovers a layered mystery that connects obsession, love, and art across generations.
Psychiatrist Andrew Marlow, devoted to his profession and the painting hobby he loves, has a solitary but ordered life. When renowned painter Robert Oliver attacks a canvas in the National Gallery of Art and becomes his patient, Marlow finds that order destroyed. Desperate to understand the secret that torments the genius, he embarks on a journey that leads him into the lives of the women closest to Oliver and a tragedy at the heart of French Impressionism.
Kostova's masterful new novel travels from American cities to the coast of Normandy, from the late 19th century to the late 20th, from young love to last love. The Swan Thieves is a story of obsession, history's losses, and the power of art to preserve human hope.
Editions of The Swan Thieves
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780316065788
- EBook
- ISBN 9780316071642
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A psychiatrist’s investigation into a mute painter who attacked a famous artwork uncovers a layered mystery that connects obsession, love, and art across generations.
Psychiatrist Andrew Marlow, devoted to his profession and the painting hobby he loves, has a solitary but ordered life. When renowned painter Robert Oliver attacks a canvas in the National Gallery of Art and becomes his patient, Marlow finds that order destroyed. Desperate to understand the secret that torments the genius, he embarks on a journey that leads him into the lives of the women closest to Oliver and a tragedy at the heart of French Impressionism.
Kostova's masterful new novel travels from American cities to the coast of Normandy, from the late 19th century to the late 20th, from young love to last love. The Swan Thieves is a story of obsession, history's losses, and the power of art to preserve human hope.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Swan Thieves about?
A psychiatrist’s investigation into a mute painter who attacked a famous artwork uncovers a layered mystery that connects obsession, love, and art across generations.
Psychiatrist Andrew Marlow, devoted to his profession and the painting hobby he loves, has a solitary but ordered life. When renowned painter Robert Oliver attacks a canvas in the National Gallery of Art and becomes his patient, Marlow finds that order destroyed. Desperate to understand the secret that torments the genius, he embarks on a journey that leads him into the lives of the women closest to Oliver and a tragedy at the heart of French Impressionism.
Kostova's masterful new novel travels from American cities to the coast of Normandy, from the late 19th century to the late 20th, from young love to last love. The Swan Thieves is a story of obsession, history's losses, and the power of art to preserve human hope.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Swan Thieves?
Fiction > Fiction / Literature / Comics / Graphic novels: special features > Epistolary fiction / fictional diaries
Where can I read a sample of The Swan Thieves?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780316065788
How long is The Swan Thieves and how many pages does it have?
The Swan Thieves has 564 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Swan Thieves?
Elizabeth Kostova
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Swan Thieves is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780316065788) and ebook(ISBN 9780316071642)
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