The English Masterpiece follows Lily, a newly promoted assistant at the Tate, as she helps plan a world-class Picasso exhibit in 1970s London. But her dream turns into a nightmare when, at the exhibit’s opening, she shocks the crowd by declaring one of the paintings a forgery—putting her own career and her mentor Diana Gilden’s reputation on the line. As suspicion and scandal spread across Europe, Lily races against time to uncover the truth behind the painting, navigating glamour, deceit, and the high-stakes world of art collecting. A tense, fast-paced thriller, this novel blends intrigue, ambition, and secrets in a story that keeps readers guessing until the very last page.