There are 37 authenticated Vermeers. Or are there 38?Rick Walters, an amateur genealogist, discovers the name Marie de la Motte in the archives. In 1666, Marie persuades Willem Bolnes—the brother-in-law of the famous painter Johannes Vermeer—to escape from a workhouse in Delft with her help. Where does their journey lead, and what secret do they carry? Rick, along with Sandra Mulder, a well-known TV presenter, dives into the history of Willem and Marie, embarking on a search more thrilling than they ever imagined.Bold, distinctive, and innovative, Peters manages to establish his name in the literary world by fully following his own path—in the spirit of his characters.Thrillzone