Description
The Murderer, the Forger, and the Thief – Book 1
By Russell Fourie-Kidson
Crimson on a Starched White Canvas Book Summary
A House Full of Shadows. A Heart Full of Secrets. An Artist on the Brink.
Rigani was always meant to be her sanctuary, a refuge on the rugged South African coast. But for Elyssia Zographos, it becomes something far more sinister as she returns to a broken home and a fading legacy.
Haunted by her family’s tragic past, Elyssia finds solace only in her art—until her creations begin leading her down a path darker than she ever imagined. Against the untamed beauty of South Africa, obsession turns to madness, and she realises that the price of greatness may be the one thing she cannot afford: her humanity.
In Crimson on a Starched White Canvas, the fine line between creativity and destruction, beauty and blood, is drawn across a landscape both haunting and evocative. This is a tale of ambition and the sacrifices it demands, set where the land meets the sea, and art meets the edge of madness.
Who Will Love This Book?
If you’re drawn to gripping tales of:
- Historical crime and the intricacies of human ambition,
- Complex, flawed protagonists battling inner demons,
- Suspenseful stories that blend beauty and darkness,
- South African coastal settings, evocatively brought to life,
Then this book is perfect for you! Fans of Donna Tartt’s The Goldfinch, Tracy Chevalier’s Girl with a Pearl Earring, or Patricia Highsmith’s psychological thrillers will be enthralled by Russell Fourie-Kidson’s debut novel.
About the Author
Russell Fourie-Kidson is a celebrated author whose storytelling weaves intricate tapestries of the human condition. His unique voice blends literary depth with gripping crime narratives. Crimson on a Starched White Canvas is the first book in The Murderer, the Forger, and the Thief series, promising readers an unforgettable journey into the shadows of creativity and crime.
Key Details
- Genre: Historical Crime Thriller, Literary Fiction
- Release Date: 13 January 2025
- Series: The Murderer, the Forger, and the Thief (Book 1)
- Format: Paperback, eBook
- Publisher: Celenic Earth Publications
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