What does a college art professor from the modern age and an 18th century witch have in common? Susan Vreeland weaves a truly wonderful story backwards in time, exploring the history of one picture as it passes from hand to hand and century to century.This is a beautifully written book that tells the story of a single painting by Dutch Master Vermeer. Tracing it's movement from hand to hand, the author brings to life each individual story surrounding the owners of the painting. As a reader I was immediately drawn into each individual story.A wonderful book and one I would highly recommend. I look forward to reading more of Susan Vreeland's work.