The Woman in the Painting
By (Author) Kerry Postle
HarperCollins Publishers
HQ Digital
29th October 2020
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Historical fiction
Fiction based on or inspired by true events
Narrative theme: Love and relationships
823.92
Paperback
384
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 20mm
240g
A celebrated artist. A bakers daughter. A love that will change everything.
1508. In Rome, artists are feted as gods, and women must know their place.
Margarita may be the modest daughter of a baker, but when she falls in love with painter Raphael she finds herself playing a dangerous game.
For Raphael is wanted for greater things than a humble marriage, and there are those who will do anything to keep him and Margarita apart no matter the consequences
Inspired by a heartbreaking true story, this stunning and evocative novel is perfect for fans of The Sapphire Widow, Beneath a Burning Sky and The Emerald Affair.
What readers are saying about The Woman in the Painting:
I was thoroughly and completely hooked I felt myself being transported inside the book to Renaissance Italy I truly loved it. NetGalley reviewer, 4 stars
It's hard to describe how much I enjoyed this Wonderful detail and atmospherics. NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
Strong characters Complex relationships I absolutely loved this work! NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
I absolutely loved it. It drew me in and I didn't want to take a break. NetGalley reviewer, 4 stars
Compelling Impeccably researched, the writer drew me into sixteenth-century Italy from the beginning. The writing style is delicious, a joy to read. NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
Beautifully written, it helps reveal the magic and wonder of the period. NetGalley reviewer, 4 stars