The Muse by Jessie Burton
Set against the vibrant backdrops of 1960s London and 1930s Spain, this captivating narrative weaves together the lives of two women connected by a mysterious painting. Odelle Bastien, an aspiring writer from Trinidad, finds herself entangled in the art world when she lands a job at a prestigious gallery. Her discovery of a striking piece of art leads her to unravel the secrets of its creator, Olive Schloss, a talented yet unrecognized artist living in pre-Civil War Spain. As the story unfolds, themes of identity, ambition, and the power of creativity emerge, revealing how art can transcend time and transform lives.
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- Published
- 2016
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-450
- Original Language
- English
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