Stealing the Scream by Theodore Carter
STEALING THE SCREAM BY Theodore Carter (A Review) What a surprise this book is! I had no idea what to expect when I began reading. The main character, Percival, retires from his lucrative position of CEO, for various reasons. One he voiced as being to pursue other interests, though at the time he wasn’t sure what those other interests would be. Lucinda who manages his home and in many ways his life, is much more than an employee though it takes a long time for either to realize the fact. Though when Leonard, the art museum security guard is introduced, it isn’t clear what his role would be, but he turns out to be a most important character as the intricate and most unusual plot unfolds. Not only does Leonard guard the museum but he’s become a love of fine art. Percival and Lucinda move to London. The home is renovated to include a secret room. Percival takes up painting and hires an instructor. In time, Percival is able to create amazing copies of the most famous p...