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Introduction to the Story

Natalie, a young art historian, travels to England with her friend, Alice.

One day, while wandering through an antiques market in London, the friends see a collection of beautiful paintings which immediately draw Natalie’s attention. Before long, Natalie recognises one of the paintings as an original work by the legendary English painter, William Turner. But why would one of Turner’s paintings be on sale in an old antiques market?

Natalie and Alice decide to speak with the owner of the market stall to find out. The stall owner, Robert Green, tells them that a few days ago, a strange man sold him the paintings. He explains however, that he did not realise they were original works and that he did not pay very much for them. Natalie begins to worry, realising that the artworks must be stolen….

Robert promises the girls that he will contact a friend who is an expert in English art and ask him to examine the paintings and verify their authenticity. He tells them that if the paintings turn out to be stolen, he will call the police the next day to report the crime. Natalie and Alice decide to take Robert at his word and leave the market, promising to return the next day to find out what happens. But as they leave, neither of them can shake the feeling that something is not right about the whole situation….