The Starling: The Lovers, Part One

In the glittering world of high-stakes art theft, two master players are about to collide

Billionaire heiress Vivianne Faulkshas spent her life in a gilded cage, shielded by her fathers overbearing protectiveness and the weight of family expectations. Desperate to make a name for herself before succumbing to a prearranged marriage, she leverages her keen eye for art into a career that promises freedom. But when she uncovers a forgery that shakes the art world to its core, Vivianne is plunged into a dangerous game where nothing is as it seems.

A master forger and thief enter Paul de Gaulle, the enigmatic Starling, who has evaded capture for years. With a trail of masterpieces in his wake, hes untouchable—until Vivianne threatens to expose him.

As a web of lies, stolen art, and buried secrets threaten to expose them both, Vivianne and Paul find themselves irresistibly drawn to each other. But in a world where trust is a liability, giving in to desire could be deadly.

With a shadowy organization closing in and millions at stake, theyll have to decide: are they players or pawns in this deadly game of art and deception?