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Jake Travis is approached by Veronica Stafford, a wealthy seventy-two-year-old woman who needs his help to find her husband, Nick Harris. Nick stole a Salvador Dali painting and ran away with it. Veronica wishes to return the painting to its rightful owner. Initially, Jake refuses the job, feeling that he is not the right person for it. However, R. Wetzel Brookings reaches out to Jake on Veronica's behalf and arranges a meeting with him. Wetzel hands him a letter from her, which offers to pay Jake ten million dollars to support Harbor House, his refugee center, if he successfully retrieves the stolen Dali painting within seven days. He accepts the job, but he finds out that Nick is dead. His only lead in finding the stolen Dali is to track down Nick's mistress, Carrie Crowlings, before she meets the same fate as Nick's.
In Lane's literary work, perseverance and standing up for what is right despite adversity are crucial themes. This is exemplified through the character of Jake, who is unwavering in his determination to recover the stolen Dali painting to support his refugee center for poor and abused women. The dialogues between characters provide an insight into their personalities, with Jake portrayed as a determined and resolute character who is willing to go to any extent to achieve his goals for the betterment of society. The book maintains a sense of urgency by imposing a deadline for the protagonist, keeping readers engrossed in the story to see if the deadline will be met. Additionally, the book explores the theme of redemption, highlighting how individuals can recover from their past mistakes. With unexpected twists and turns, the book is bound to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
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