The Mystery of the Third Lucretia, Susan Runholt
The Mystery of the Third Lucretia, Susan Runholt
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The Mystery of the Third Lucretia

Author: Susan Runholt

Narrator: Krista Sutton

Unabridged: 6 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/22/2008

Synopsis

“Go a-way,” the painter snarled when Kari tried to see what was on his canvas. She and Lucas were at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, and the guy’s easel was set up in front of one of Rembrandt’s famous Lucretia paintings. Something in this guy’s voice gave Kari the creeps. She had no problem following his instruction; she never wanted to see him again.

But a year later, she did see him in London. Walking through the National Gallery, Kari heard a familiar snarl. It was the same guy, and he was copying from another Rembrandt. Was it was just a coincidence? If so, why was he in disguise?

Using the kind of ingenuity and determination that only two teenage girls could come up with, Kari and Lucas embark on an international adventure to figure out who this mystery man is and what he’s up to. But neither is prepared for what they find. Suddenly what began as a madcap pursuit becomes deadly serious. Will they risk their lives in the name of art?

About The Author

Susan Runholt shares a love of art, travel, and feminism with her teenage heroines, but maybe not their nerves of steel! After college, she traveled extensively in Europe and lived in Amsterdam and Paris, working as a bank clerk and an au pair. She’s also been a waitress, a maid, a motel desk clerk, a laundress, a caterer, and eventually the director of programming for South Dakota Public Television. She now lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, where she is a fundraising consultant for social service and arts organizations. The Mystery of the Third Lucretia was named runner-up for the Debut Dagger Award by the Crime Writers’ Association of Great Britain. You can learn more about Susan Runholt at www.susanrunholt.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sunny on January 20, 2025

Such a good little middle grade or maybe YA feminist mystery!!!!!! Featuring 2000s magazine and news journalism, an actual Cool Mom, and 2 girl best friends. I looooove Lucas as a character; she reminds me of myself as a little girl. Same with our main character! The scenes describing both the Twin......more

Goodreads review by Mary on December 17, 2021

I thought this was a very good book. I listen to the audiobook by random house. The reader was really good it was very well done. And I thought that the book was good it’s for a younger age group I think may be pre-teens or teenagers. But I liked the way that things were explained. References to art......more

Goodreads review by Lexi_mai:) on June 23, 2024

It was just..mediocre. I feel like mediocre mystery’s are the worst. And I feel bad giving it ta 2.5, but..I cant really find anything that could make me rate it higher. Honestly, I liked the characters and you can tell Susan Runholt did a decent amount of research which I appreciate. But the plot wa......more

Goodreads review by Arien on November 11, 2008

Overall a clean, wholesome mystery, but I didn't care for this one. I seem to be in the minority, but I felt that the narrative and interest level seriously fades after the exposition. The two protagonists are very smart and capable, however the only mystery that seems to arise is after they make se......more

Goodreads review by Wendy on November 19, 2008

Well, I've no doubt that plenty of kids would like this, and I suppose that's what's important. I didn't care for the very casual writing style; and for a book that talks a lot about feminism, and how teenage girls should be interested in more than looks, there's an awful lot of emphasis on how attra......more

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