**A riveting historical art mystery for fans of Chasing Vermeer and
The Westing Game, set in the Roaring Twenties!
**
It's 1929, and twelve-year-old Martha has no choice but to work as a
maid in the New York City mansion of the wealthy Sewell family. But,
despite the Gatsby-like parties and trimmings of success, she suspects
something might be deeply wrong in the household--specifically with Rose
Sewell, the formerly vivacious lady of the house who now refuses to
leave her room. The other servants say Rose is crazy, but scrappy,
strong-willed Martha thinks there's more to the story--and that the
paintings in the Sewell's gallery contain a hidden message detailing the
truth. But in a house filled with secrets, nothing is quite what it
seems, and no one is who they say. Can Martha follow the clues, decipher
the code, and solve the mystery of what's really going on with Rose
Sewell?
Inspired by true events described in a fascinating author's note, The
Gallery is a 1920s caper told with humor and spunk that readers today
will love.
* "This lively and inventive mystery successfully incorporates
history, art, and literary classics." --Booklist, starred review