THE GIRL IN THE PAINTING BY TEA COOPER
Publication Date: March 9, 2021
Thomas Nelson
Paperback & eBook; 384 pages
Genre: Historical Fiction/Mystery
A young prodigy in need of family. A painting that shatters a woman’s peace. And a decades-old 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 Jane’s 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 all—not even Elizabeth herself. As the past and the present converge and Elizabeth’s grasp on reality loosens, Jane sets out to unravel Elizabeth’s story before it is too late.
From the gritty reality of the Australian goldfields to the grand institutions of Sydney, this compelling novel takes us on a mystery across continents and decades as both women finally discover a place to call home.
“Deeply researched. Emotional. Atmospheric and alive. . . Tea Cooper transports the reader to a sweeping landscape of turn of the twentieth century Australia—from the raw realities of the Australian goldfields to the sophisticated institutions of Sydney—and does so with an expert pen. 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 long-awaited forgiveness. I was swept away!” —Kristy Cambron, award-winning author of The Paris Dressmaker and the Hidden Masterpiece novels
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Review:
The Girl in the Painting by Tea Cooper is a prime example of why I enjoy historical fiction. It is a dual tineline, which is so fantastically written. I am always impressed by dual timelines that come together so well.
This is a mystery. The author expertly weaves together two timelines that are about 50 years apart. It is so compelling, with twists and turns. I was constantly trying to guess what was going on, but wasn’t able to figure it out until I was given the answer.
I liked the characters. They were realistic and well written. I enjoyed the dash of romance as well.
I loved this book and highly recommend it!
Rating:
5/5☆
*I received a free copy of this book from Historical Fiction Virtual Blog Tours to review honestly on the blog tour. All opinions are my own and unbiased.*
Tea is an award-winning Australian author of historical fiction. In a past life she was a teacher, a journalist, and a farmer. These days she haunts museums and indulges her passion for storytelling. She is the bestselling author of several novels, including The Horse Thief, The Cedar Cutter, The Currency Lass, The Naturalist’s Daughter, The Woman in the Green Dress, and The Girl in the Painting.
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Review at Crystal’s Library
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Review at Bibliostatic
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Excerpt at Passages to the Past
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