THE LOST VAN GOGH

Edoardo Ballerini returns to narrate another art-heist adventure involving New York artist Luke Perrone and his girlfriend, Alexis Verde, daughter of a famous art thief. Luke and Alexis discover what may be the missing final self-portrait of Van Gogh hidden under another painting. But when it's stolen from them, they embark upon a harrowing trip to the Netherlands, followed by Interpol agent Smith and an assortment of other shady characters. Ballerini's snappy delivery matches the fast-paced story. He seamlessly switches between the voices and accents of the characters--men and women--New Yorkers and Europeans alike--keeping pace with the rapid-fire dialogue. The story, based on the real-life rumor of a missing Van Gogh, explores the question of who really owns art, anyway. J.E.S. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2023]