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A teenage boy from New York, reeling from the sudden loss of his mother, is drawn into a hidden world of art, wealth, and deception in this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by the author of *The Secret History*.

At just 13 years old, Theo Decker miraculously survives an accident that takes his mother’s life. With his father absent, he is taken in by the wealthy family of a friend, but he struggles to adjust to his unfamiliar surroundings on Park Avenue. Isolated from his peers and consumed by grief, Theo clings to the one object that still connects him to his mother—a small, captivating painting that holds an irresistible pull. This treasured artwork slowly draws him into the insular world of collectors, dealers, and forgers.

As he grows older, Theo moves effortlessly between the opulent homes of the elite and the shadowy depths of the antiques trade, where he makes his living. He finds himself caught between longing and loneliness, love and alienation, as he becomes entangled in an increasingly dangerous web of secrets.

Spanning from the bustling streets of New York to the murky depths of the art underworld, *The Goldfinch* is a sweeping novel of loss, obsession, survival, and self-discovery. With rich, immersive storytelling, this mesmerizing tale explores the lasting effects of grief and the unpredictable nature of fate.