Sea Crow Press Announces the Release of 'The Art Collector's Wife' by Susan Knecht

CAPE COD, Mass. - Sept. 23, 2025 - PRLog -- Sea Crow Press is proud to announce the October 21, 2025 release of The Art Collector's Wife, a powerful new historical novel by Susan Knecht. Already recognized with multiple awards—including the Firebird Book Award for Historical Fiction, a Literary Titan Five Star Award, and 4.5 stars from IndieReview—this book is poised to capture the hearts of readers worldwide.

Set in 1962 Venice, The Art Collector's Wife follows seventeen-year-old Isabel, whose restless teenage rebellion uncovers a fantastical family secret. Her grandmother Lila, a Holocaust survivor, has hidden away a collection of Renaissance art. What begins as suspicion soon turns into a journey that spans the canals of Venice to the catacombs of Paris, as Isabel searches for truth about her family, her parents who perished, and her own identity.

This richly layered story explores intergenerational trauma, memory, and resilience against the vivid backdrop of European art and culture. Combining historical depth with mystery and emotional resonance, Knecht's debut novel is both an intimate coming-of-age tale and a sweeping narrative of survival and self-discovery.

"A standout. Highly recommended." — The Midwest Book Review

Key Themes & Appeal:

• Historical context blending the Holocaust, postwar Europe, and Renaissance art
• Mystery and adventure with striking settings in Venice and Paris
• A deeply emotional family story exploring love, loss, and resilience
• Cultural richness that appeals to fans of art, history, and European literature

About the Author
Susan Knecht completed Stanford University's two-year Online Novel Writing Certificate Program. Her work has appeared in the Write On Mamas Anthology and The Good Review literary journal. The Art Collector's Wife was shortlisted for The Santa Fe Writing Project's 2023 Literary Awards Program and reached the Scouting Programme at Cornerstones Literary Consultancy in London. Formerly a psychotherapist in Northern California, she now lives in Amsterdam, where her professional and personal experiences as a second-generation Holocaust survivor inform her writing.

Publication Details

• Title: The Art Collector's Wife
• Author: Susan Knecht
• Publisher: Sea Crow Press
• Publication Date: October 21, 2025
• Format: Paperback, $19.95
• ISBN: 978-1961864320
• Pages: 240

Availability
Distributed by National Book Network (NBN) in the U.S. and Canada, Gardners Books Ltd. in the U.K. Available at bookstores everywhere and online at www.seacrowpress.com.