What's the Name of That Book??? discussion

When I was a little kid I used to read a picture book about a guy who was either an art forger or a counterfeiter. He lived in an upstairs apartment or in an attic. He was very secretive and he was found out because people (neighbors or landlord?) could smell the paint fumes from the apartment. This was long ago and I was very young so my recollection of details is spotty.

Could you have read it any later than 1989?

Hi, Rainbowheart, It was most likely the mid to late 1980s when I read the book which his why I think it was likely published in the 1970s or early 80s. Most of the books that I still have from my early childhood are from that timeframe.

The Great Picture Robbery?

The Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau?

Both total long shots, but they do take place in Paris.

Rainbowheart, those were great guesses but neither is the book I am looking for. Thank you for the effort!

I finally found the book I was looking for and just ordered a copy from a used book seller. The book was The Mystery at Number Seven, Rue Petite by Ellen Shire, published in 1978.

Great! Glad you found your book, Nathanael. Thanks for the update.

The mystery at Number Seven, Rue Petite by Ellen Shire

Good news, glad you found it!