Tag: art gallery

A Small Bowler Hat by Guy Lawson

Brian Beatty’s two passions in life are his art gallery, supported by the wealthy Eddie Battersby, and silent comedy films.  His family knew Stan Laurel, who is Brian’s idol. For all his perceived innocence, Brian is a master at attracting publicity, due to his habit of dressing up in the costumes of silent movie stars. He seems wholly unaware of the plotting going on … Read More A Small Bowler Hat by Guy Lawson

The Purple Shadow by Christopher Bowden

In the years before the war, Sylvie Charlot was a leading light in Paris fashion with many friends among musicians, artists and writers. Now she is largely forgotten.   Spending time in Paris during a break in his acting career, Colin Mallory sees a striking portrait of Sylvie.  Some think it is a late work by Édouard Vuillard but there is no signature or … Read More The Purple Shadow by Christopher Bowden