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The narrative centers on Max Mather, an American art historian who inherits two priceless Raphael artworks from his deceased lover, a member of a prestigious Florentine family. As he orchestrates their auction in New York, he attracts the attention of powerful collectors and dealers. Meanwhile, Mather finds himself entangled in a murder investigation involving a controversial Manhattan painter, Madeleine Bayard. This gripping story weaves together art, deception, and crime within the high-stakes international art scene.