The Paris Winter: A Novel
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (706 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1250074444 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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I couldn't put it down.” Sarah McCoy, author of the international bestseller The Baker's Daughter“Imogen Robertson has written an enthralling novel. “Once the seeds of intrigue are planted, the scope of the book is expanded to encompass murderous plots, shady Parisian undersides, upper-class dealings, gems of history and gems – as in jewels. A compulsive read. Imogen Robertson brings Belle Époque Paris vividly to life in all its light and shadow, beauty and squalor, glory and treachery.” Jennifer Chiaverini, author of Mrs. The women are heartwarming as friends and deli
While her fellow students enjoy the dazzling decadence of the Belle Epoque, Maud slips into poverty. Maud Heighton came to Lafond's famous Academie to paint, and to flee the constraints of her small English town. But all is not as it seems. Their secrets become hers, and soon she is caught in a scheme of betrayal and revenge.Revealing a side of the city that few see, Imogen Robertson's The Paris Winter plunges into the darkness that lies beneath this glittering city of light.. As this dark and powerful tale progresses, Maud
Imogen was shortlisted for the CWA Ellis Peters Historical Award 2011 and for the CWA Dagger in the Library Award 2012. IMOGEN ROBERTSON directed for TV, film, and radio before becoming a full-time author. The Paris Winter was partially inspired by Imogen's paternal grandmother, a free-spirited traveler who set off through Europe with money sewn into her skirts.. She is the author several novels, including the
Damaskcat said The Paris Winter. Maud Heighton is studying art in Paris but she is running out of money because Paris is so expensive especially during the Belle Epoque. One of her fellow students is found dead after committing suicide and this seems to Maud like an omen of what could happen to her unless she can find a way of earning money which doesn't interfere with her painting.Another student - the glamorous Tanya - introduces her to someone. I really enjoyed the story Sue Ganzer I really enjoyed the story, the twist as the story went on, but felt it could have been cut a little short in length.. jdittoe said Four Stars. The history of Paris intertwined with art history and a clever theft was a page turner.