THE WOUNDED TABLE - LAURA MARTINEZ BELLI

Discover a captivating story full of passion, pain, and secrets in the world of art. Two women, Frida and Olga, connected by their love of painting, face betrayal, theft, and forgery. Will they manage to save a masterpiece that disappeared under mysterious circumstances?

• Inspiring story based on true events
• Captivating historical thriller with elements of romance and drama
• Secrets of Mexican art revealed in a compelling narrative
• Two strong heroines whose fates are intertwined in an unusual way
• The mystery of the missing painting that keeps you in suspense until the last page
• A journey through time and space, from Mexico in the 1930s to Moscow in the 1940s
• An emotional story about passion, betrayal, and dedication

Mexico, 1935. Frida Kahlo, betrayed by her sister and beloved Diego Rivera, finds solace in painting. Her pain and despair flow onto the canvas, creating "The Wounded Table" – a painting full of suffering, mystery, and symbolism. Frida loved Diego, but at the same time she hated him. Their turbulent relationship was like a dance of fire that burned them, but at the same time gave them the strength to create.

Moscow, 1947. Olga, a loyal Party official, rediscovers her passion for art under the influence of Frida Kahlo's moving work. She wants to meet the author of "The Wounded Table" and understand the message of her painting. However, the painting outrages Soviet officials, who consider it decadent and bourgeois. Olga becomes entangled in a dark conspiracy aimed at destroying Frida Kahlo's work. Will she find the courage to save the painting of a painter who seems to understand her suffering?

The author, Laura Martinez Belli, skillfully weaves threads of betrayal, theft, forgery, and art trade, creating a captivating historical thriller inspired by true events. She reveals one of the greatest secrets of Mexican art: the case of an extraordinary painting that disappeared in 1955 after an exhibition in Warsaw. Is it possible that Frida Kahlo's masterpiece is still in Poland? Find out for yourself by reading this fascinating novel.

Kobiece Publishing invites you to read "The Wounded Table" – a book that will remain in your memory for a long time. The novel has 464 pages and was published in 136x209 mm format. Year of publication: 2025.