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The Painting

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Reads 140
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Parts 17
Time 8h 52m

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Breccan Keegan, a young art restorer at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. While restoring a mysterious Renaissance painting called 'The Feast of Shadows,' Breccan becomes embroiled in a centuries-old conflict involving a secret society known as the Keepers of the Veil. Breccan discovers she bears a unique birthmark that marks her as the 'Key Bearer,' destined to play a crucial role in awakening an ancient entity trapped within the painting. As she delves deeper into the painting's secrets, Breccan uncovers shocking truths about her family's past and her own identity.All Rights Reserved

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