How does art mirror and shape our lives? Can it transcend the boundaries of time, wealth, and circumstance? Debra Spark—whose previous work the Washington Post described as "richly imaginative" and "real world magic"—explores these themes in her new novel DISCIPLINE. With a trio of important paintings missing, the book weaves together three narratives—all inspired by real people and historical events—that span almost a century.
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