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10-K - American Realty Capital Trust, Inc.v177496_10k.htm
EX-32.1 - American Realty Capital Trust, Inc.v177496_ex32-1.htm
EX-31.1 - American Realty Capital Trust, Inc.v177496_ex31-1.htm
EX-31.2 - American Realty Capital Trust, Inc.v177496_ex31-2.htm
EX-10.9 - American Realty Capital Trust, Inc.v177496_ex10-9.htm
EX-10.11 - American Realty Capital Trust, Inc.v177496_ex10-11.htm
EX-10.12 - American Realty Capital Trust, Inc.v177496_ex10-12.htm
EX-10.10 - American Realty Capital Trust, Inc.v177496_ex10-10.htm
EX-10.13 - American Realty Capital Trust, Inc.v177496_ex10-13.htm
 
Exhibit 23.1


CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We have issued our report dated March 18, 2010 with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule included in the Annual Report of American Realty Capital Trust, Inc. and subsidiary on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.  We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of said report in the Post-effective Amendment No. 7 to the Registration Statement and Prospectus of American Realty Capital Trust, Inc. on Form S-11 (File No. 333-145949).

/s/ Grant Thornton LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
 
March 18, 2010