The Girl in the Painting by Cooper Tea Cooper
Brand: Thomas Nelson
Product Description
A young prodigy in need of family. A painting that shatters a womans peace. And a decadesold mystery demanding to be solved. Australia 1906 Orphan Jane Piper is nine years old when philanthropist siblings Michael and Elizabeth Quinn take her into their home to further her schooling. The Quinns are no strangers to hardship. Having arrived in Australia as penniless immigrants they now care for others as lost as they once were. Despite Janes mysterious past her remarkable aptitude for mathematics takes her far over the next seven years and her relationship with Elizabeth and Michael flourishes as she plays an increasingly prominent part in their business. But when Elizabeth reacts in terror to an exhibition at the local gallery Jane realizes no one knows Elizabeth after allnot even Elizabeth herself. As the past and present converge and Elizabeths grasp on reality loosens Jane sets out to unravel her story before its too late. From the gritty reality of the Australian goldfields to the grand institutions of Sydney this compelling novel presents a mystery that spans continents and decades as both women finally discover a place to call home. Combining characters that are wonderfully complex with a story spanning decades of their lives The Girl in the Painting is a triumph of family faith and longawaited forgiveness. I was swept away Kristy Cambron bestselling author of The Paris Dressmaker and the Hidden Masterpiece novels Standalone novel with rich historical details Book length 102000 words Includes discussion questions for book clubs and historical note from the author Also by this author The Woman in the Green Dress show more
Condition : New
Author : Cooper Tea Cooper
Weight : 518
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Language : English
EAN : 9780785240334
ISBN10 : 0785240330
Format : Paperback
Date of Publication : 20210513
Place of Publication : Nashville United States
Pagination : 386 Pages
Dimensions : 213 X 140