The Gravity of Birds

In The Gravity of Birds, a captivating debut novel, the past and present intertwine as artist Thomas Bayber reveals a provocative painting featuring sisters Alice and Natalie Kessler, who have mysteriously vanished. Art history professor Dennis Finch and eccentric authenticator Stephen Jameson are tasked with selling the work but must first discover the sisters' whereabouts. Through alternating chapters, the narrative explores themes of sibling rivalry, tragedy, and the complexities of family ties, creating a hauntingly rich tapestry of emotion and intrigue.