Identify one theme in the text related to authenticity that is conveyed through Longfin and its forgery. Consider not only the painting but also the novel’s treatment of identity, memory, relationships, and truth.

The novel incorporates real-world contexts, such as the “Cyprus Confidential” investigation and the pandemic-era deaccessioning controversy in the art world. How do these contemporary events shape the novel’s portrayal of power, accountability, and financial crime?

Although Tasha and Dorothy rarely occupy the same narrative space, they exert varying influence over Clare’s decisions. Compare the different forms of power each woman exercises and evaluate which poses a greater threat to Clare’s independence.

The Fine Art of Lying begins with a prologue that places the reader at the scene of Gabriel Prévost’s murder before revealing the events that led to it. How does this narrative structure create suspense and shape the reader’s perception of Clare Bast’s character and motivations throughout the first half of the novel?

Consider the appearance of different colors throughout the novel. Analyze and discuss the role of this motif by connecting it to character development or a specific theme.

Examine the role of deception within Clare and Jed’s marriage. How do the parallel revelations about each spouse’s secrets reshape the readers’ sympathies and understanding of responsibility over the course of the text?

Gabriel Prévost occupies several roles simultaneously: mentor, lover, victim, and criminal. Analyze how Andrews uses Gabriel’s moral ambiguity to complicate traditional expectations of romantic interest in domestic suspense fiction.

Discuss the novel’s use of contrasting settings, such as the aesthetic, public world of art galleries versus the private, domestic spaces of the Bast and Wolfe families. How does the narrative use these different environments to explore the tensions between external appearances and hidden truths?