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The Gauguin Connection (Book 1) (Genevieve Lenard) (edition 2012)

by Estelle Ryan

Series: Genevieve Lenard (1)

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As an insurance investigator and world renowned expert in nonverbal communication, Dr. Genevieve Lenard faces the daily challenge of living a successful, independent life. Particularly because she has to deal with her high functioning autism. Nothing--not her studies, her high IQ or her astounding analytical skills--prepared her for the changes about to take place in her life. It started as a favour to help her boss' acerbic friend look into the murder of a young artist, but soon it proves to be far more complex. Forced out of her predictable routines, safe environment and limited social interaction, Genevieve is thrown into exploring the meaning of friendship, expanding her social definitions, and for the first time in her life be part of a team in a race to stop more artists from being murdered.… (more)
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Title:The Gauguin Connection (Book 1) (Genevieve Lenard)
Authors:Estelle Ryan
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So far I am VERY unimpressed. Mary-Sue and all knowing. Add to that allowing an intruder to stay and not call the police!!?! ( )
  Kiri | Dec 24, 2023 |
I loved this. Jen-girl was awesome. This was a long read and somewhat slow at times, I don't think it'll be for everyone - but I loved it. The details and the mystery kept me intrigued. I loved Jen and her issues and especially the relationship between her and Philip. Philip is so protective of her and that's really nice. I also loved how Jen stretched her comfort zone to include Colin, Manny and Vinnie. She didn't always understand but she always tried. I can't wait to read more about the gang. I especially want to learn more about Francine and more about Jen's relationship with her parents. ( )
  funstm | Dec 1, 2022 |
Dr Genevieve Lenard is an expert in non-verbal communication works for an insurance company. Where she is involved in a case of the murder of a young artist. Leading to stolen guns, art forgeries and some interesting characters.
Look forward to reading more. ( )
  Vesper1931 | Jul 29, 2021 |
This is the first in the Genevieve Lenard series and I thought the chactacter and plot were intriging though there are a lot of elements to keep track of.

Dr. Genevieve Lenard is an investigator with an insurance company that often insures high value art. Dr. Lenard is austitic and an expert in non-verbal communication. Because her investigations are primarily done using electronic sources she is accustomed to working alone in an environment she controls. When her boss, her strongest supporter, asks her to help the authorities identify the murderer of a young artist she quickly rebels. After much encouragement she finally agrees to help but she doesn't work long before she realizes the murder is far more complex than anyone knows. Eventually the investigtion will encompass missing government high powered weapons, money-laundering, a notable and highly financed charity, forged art, and many more murdered artists than one.

Dr. Lenard becomes the target of ruthless players who intend to put an end to her investigations and an end to her if necessary. When she comes under the protection of an assortment of men she learns working with other people isn't necessarily as bad as she always thought.

I definately want to continue the series. Unfortunately the second and third book haven't gotten reviews as good as the first. After the third book the reviews soar. I really like Dr. Lenard and the men she worked with in this one and I'm curious to see where they all go. ( )
  clue | May 9, 2021 |
Fairly good. A few too many deus-ex-machina revelations, and I figuered out who Piros was way before the MCs did (without even trying).
The whole thing could have been polished a bit more, and a couple of details felt wrong, but all in all, an interesting start. I do hope the next installment is slightly better. ( )
  HeyMimi | Jan 1, 2021 |
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As an insurance investigator and world renowned expert in nonverbal communication, Dr. Genevieve Lenard faces the daily challenge of living a successful, independent life. Particularly because she has to deal with her high functioning autism. Nothing--not her studies, her high IQ or her astounding analytical skills--prepared her for the changes about to take place in her life. It started as a favour to help her boss' acerbic friend look into the murder of a young artist, but soon it proves to be far more complex. Forced out of her predictable routines, safe environment and limited social interaction, Genevieve is thrown into exploring the meaning of friendship, expanding her social definitions, and for the first time in her life be part of a team in a race to stop more artists from being murdered.

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An investigation into the murder of a young artist starts out as a reluctant favour granted by Dr Genevieve Lenard to help out the surly friend of her boss. But it quickly turns into a quagmire of complex criminal connections and leads Genevieve through a maze of stolen Eurocorps weapons; a money-laundering European Union funded charity; forged art and an unlikely alliance with two criminals.

As a world renowned expert on nonverbal communication and working as an insurance investigator, Genevieve overcame many obstacles in her life. Living a successful, independent life with high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder is a daily challenge. Nothing – not her studies, her high IQ or her astounding analytical skills – prepared her for the changes about to take place in her life. Suddenly she is forced out of her predictable routines, safe environment and limited social interaction and thrown into exploring the meaning of friendship, expanding her social definitions, and for the first time in her life part of a team in a race to stop the senseless murders of more artists.
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