Overview
Bohemian Paris in the 1880s. Exotic, strange and exciting – especially to young English sculptress Jessie Lipscomb, who joins her friend Camille to become a protégée of the great Auguste Rodin. When Rodin and Camille embark on a scandalous affair, Jessie is cast as their unwilling go-between and their friendship unravels.
A touching tale of friendship, love and betrayal set against a colourful backdrop of the Paris art world.
"Flows from the page like a piece of art."
Compelling and seductive… a rather lovely tale
An assured debut novel that keeps the reader fascinated from start to finish. - Bethany’s Book Reviews blog.
Jessie''s adventures as a woman artist in 1880s Paris completely captivated me. A wonderful story."
"An intense and satisfying story - an insight into the constraints on passionate and talented women in the Parisian art world at the turn of the century. It will haunt you."
A beautifully written evocation of the Parisian art scene of the late 1800s... it is a mesmerising canvas of love, friendship and betrayal.
"An intense and satisfying story." - Sara Sheridan. Bohemian Paris in the 1880s. Exotic, strange and exciting – especially to young English sculptress Jessie Lipscomb, who joins her friend Camille to become a protégée of the great Auguste Rodin. Jessie and Camille enjoy a passionate friendship and explore the demi-monde of the vibrant city, meeting artists such as Toulouse-Lautrec and the boldly unconventional Rosa Bonheur. But when Rodin and Camille embark on a scandalous affair, Jessie is cast as their unwilling go-between and their friendship unravels. Years later she tracks her down to an insane asylum where Camille tells her an explosive secret – can their friendship survive the betrayal?
- | Author: Maggie Ritchie
- | Publisher: Saraband
- | Publication Date: Feb 26, 2015
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- | Binding: Paperback / softback
- | ISBN-13: 9781908643780
- | ISBN-10: 1908643781
