In conversation with Joanna Johnson
Bestselling author Jo Piazza is back with The Parisian Heist, a propulsive dual-timeline mystery drenched in art-world intrigue. In contemporary Paris, a struggling American artist named Emma meets Stella Swanson, the widow of one of the most notorious art dealers in the business. The Swansons move in a world where billionaires, oligarchs, and heads of state pay fortunes for masterpieces.
In the late 1800s, young widow Jo van Gogh inherits hundreds of paintings from her brother-in-law Vincent that the art world deems worthless. Determined to prove their genius and secure a future for herself and her young son, she becomes consumed by Vincent’s legacy. The lives of these two women converge as Emma uncovers the Swanson family’s darkest secrets and agrees to mastermind a daring heist inside the Musée d’Orsay. The stakes have never been higher, and these women refuse to be written out of history, no matter the cost.
Jo Piazza is the international bestselling author of 12 books, including the Good Morning America Book Club selection We Are Not Like Them with Christine Pride. Her work has been featured in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, among other publications.
Pre-Event Tour
Enjoy a pre-event guided tour exploring some of the artists that influenced Vincent van Gogh and contributed to his legacy. Space is limited; advance registration is strongly recommended and a tour ticket is required to participate.
6:00 PM click here to register
6:30 PM click here to register
TICKET PRICES
Public: $25
DMA Member/Educator: $20
Student: $10
