Sunday, December 4, 2011

The Gilder-Kathryn Kay

The Gilder


Kathryn Kay

Kensington, Dec 27 2011, $15.00

ISBN: 9780758263223



In 1977, Marina Nesmith goes to Florence, Italy to study the art of gilding. Egotistical American photographer Thomas and his wife Sarah befriend and mentor the twenty two year old American. Marina is especially close to beloved Sarah. However, one night sends Marina with remorse and guilt fleeing back to her hometown in upstate New York.



In 1993 highly respected art restorer Marina is invited back to Florence. She loved the city and would like to return, but her one indiscretion makes her wary. At the same time the gilder considers what she should do; her fifteen years old daughter Zoe pressures her with a need know and meet her father. Marina has spent a decade and a half concealing who he is with fabrications of who sired Zoe.



This is an engaging extremely complicated relationship drama that deftly uses mostly Marina’s flashbacks to tell what happened in 1977. Marina is a fascinating protagonist who keeps the story line focused in both decades. A morality tale that argues people are better off when we are honest with ourselves and those you love, fans will appreciate the profound story of the Gilder.



Harriet Klausner

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