Girl with Pencil, Drawing is an Annie Tillery mystery about art forgery in New York. Seventeen-year-old Annie wins art lessons at a well-known gallery. When the gallery director is murdered, her instructor becomes the prime suspect, and Annie and her NYPD detective aunt, Jill Tillery, take on an international art fraud ring to clear her name.
Book page and free Chapter 1 audio: Girl with Pencil, Drawing. Discussion questions: Girl with Pencil, Drawing PDF.
What happens in the story
At her first lesson, Annie walks in on her instructor, Francesca Gabrielli, arguing with gallery director John DiCristiani. He keeps pressuring her to illegally copy art masterpieces. When DiCristiani is found murdered, Francesca asks Annie for help. The case leads Annie and Aunt Jill to a mysterious brownstone in Brooklyn, where the people living there offer tempting but slippery clues, and they have to escape one trap after another to stay ahead of the killer.
Why readers pick it up
- Shows the world of art and art forgery from the inside, through a teen’s eyes
- A detective team of teen and aunt: Annie’s curiosity plus Jill’s NYPD experience
- A quick read at 144 pages, available in digital, Audible, paperback, and hardcover (iUniverse, 2011)
- A ready-made book club and classroom guide
FAQ
Who is the main character?
Annie Tillery, a 17-year-old amateur detective, working with her aunt Jill Tillery, an NYPD detective.
Do I need to read the other Annie Tillery books first?
No. Each mystery stands on its own, but many readers start with The Madonna Ghost. See where to start.
Are there book club questions?
Yes. There is a free discussion PDF.
Where can I buy it?
https://lindamariafrank.com/purchase/