The Forgery

Synopsis

In the late twentieth century, failed painter José Federico Burgos has reinvented himself as a skilled art forger. But when he is held captive inside a mysterious architectural masterpiece and ordered to complete the perfect forgery, he is drawn into a labyrinth of deception, obsession, and hidden motives. Surrounded by eccentric characters, including an elusive vagabond and a pair of unnervingly resourceful twins, José is forced to confront the blurred boundaries between authenticity and imitation, art and survival.

Inventive, darkly comic, and richly atmospheric, The Forgery is a dazzling literary adventure that pays tribute to Mexican art, architecture, and storytelling. Echoing the spirit of Juan Rulfo while celebrating the legacy of architect Luis Barragán, Ave Barrera's novel is a witty and imaginative exploration of beauty, originality, and the stories we choose to believe.

About the Author

Ave Barrera is a Mexican novelist and editor whose fiction blends literary experimentation with art, architecture, and psychological intrigue. The Forgery is translated from the Spanish by Ellen Jones and Robin Myers.

Publisher
Charco Press

Publication Date
July 26, 2022

Format
Paperback

Pages
173

Subjects
Literary Fiction · Translated Fiction · Mexican Literature · Contemporary Fiction

ISBN
9781913867157