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1. How does the novel open? What characters are introduced? Where are they? Why are they there? What set-up is given right away about Dee and her future?

The book opens with the main characters being introduced. Mike is an art dealer living with Dee, who just received her degree in Art History. He wants her to come into business with him but she wants to work for her PhD in art and do her thesis on drugs and art. Her uncle is an art expert who is going to help his friend sell his art collection.

2. How is mystery set up almost immediately?

Dee visits an old man who tells her of an artist named Dedo, who used drugs when he painted and how he had to burn the paintings when he was evicted. She writes her Uncle Charles that she is on the trail of a lost Modigliani.Lampeth finds the postcard from his niece in the mail and reads the message. Lampeth goes to the office of Lipsey. It is a very discrete detective agency. They charge a high price for their discretion. He shows Mr. Lipsey the postcard from Dee and says he wants them to find the missing painting. Lampeth doesn't want Dee to know that he has hired Lipsey.

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