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The Muse

by Jessie Burton
The Muse - Thryft
The Muse - Thryft

Art, Ambition, and Secrets in Two Eras

The Muse is a must-read for art lovers and anyone who is fascinated by stories that connect the past and the present. Featuring two intertwined narratives, the book is a stunning exploration of human ambition, the artistic process, and the secrets that can shape our lives. Jessie Burton's engaging prose and nuanced characters will keep you turning the pages, while the novel's themes of authenticity and deception will stay with you long after you finish reading.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Muse

by Jessie Burton
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ISBN: 9781447250944
Authors: Jessie Burton
Publisher: Picador
Date of Publication: 2016-06-28
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Contemporary
Related Topics: Mystery
Goodreads rating: 3.85
(rated by 58524 readers)

Description

A picture hides a thousand words ...On a hot July day in 1967, Odelle Bastien climbs the stone steps of the Skelton gallery in London, knowing that her life is about to change forever. Having struggled to find her place in the city since she arrived from Trinidad five years ago, she has been offered a job as a typist under the tutelage of the glamorous and enigmatic Marjorie Quick. But though Quick takes Odelle into her confidence, and unlocks a potential she didn't know she had, she remains a mystery - no more so than when a lost masterpiece with a secret history is delivered to the gallery.The truth about the painting lies in 1936 and a large house in rural Spain, where Olive Schloss, the daughter of a renowned art dealer, is harbouring ambitions of her own. Into this fragile paradise come an artist and revolutionary, Isaac Robles, and his half-sister Teresa, who immediately insinuate themselves into the Schloss family, with explosive and devastating consequences ...Seductive, exhilarating and suspenseful, The Muse is an addictive novel about aspiration and identity, love and obsession, authenticity and deception - a magnificent creation and a story you will never forget.
 

Art, Ambition, and Secrets in Two Eras

The Muse is a must-read for art lovers and anyone who is fascinated by stories that connect the past and the present. Featuring two intertwined narratives, the book is a stunning exploration of human ambition, the artistic process, and the secrets that can shape our lives. Jessie Burton's engaging prose and nuanced characters will keep you turning the pages, while the novel's themes of authenticity and deception will stay with you long after you finish reading.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.