The Provenance Problem
The Gilded Frame, Caldmere
A painting sold for $340,000 at The Gilded Frame's spring auction has been exposed as a forgery — but the original artist is dead, the paperwork is immaculate, and three people had access to the vault.
Everyone has something to hide.
Dr. Abena Osei's brother. Warm, social, and moves at the speed of conversation. His eye for talent is exceptional. He genuinely believes art can save a town.
A sculptor whose work is dark, physical, and unsettling in ways that sell surprisingly well. Lives in the studio apartment above the gallery and works at night.
The newest Cliff Walk resident. Made her money in Boston real estate and moved to Caldmere with plans to "revitalize" the waterfront. Shrewd, social, and genuinely confused by the hostility.
Can you name the culprit?
Read the case file, interrogate the suspects, and make your accusation — five guesses to crack it. The deduction board and the solution are for detectives only.
Caldmere, Maine.
A small town on the Maine coast where everyone knows everyone, and nothing is quite what it seems. Explore the locations and characters behind every case.