<p>For a young New York journalist, Aline Kranick, it began as an ideal assignment. To coincide with a brief leave of absence and have the opportunity to interview a renowned New England landscape artist showing in one of the city&rsquo;s major galleries was an opening she couldn&rsquo;t refuse.</p><p>Aline was unable to predict that the experience would end in betrayal, disillusionment and death, hurting those closest to her.</p>