
The Painter's Apprentice
Charlotte Betts(Author)
Piatkus Books (Publisher)
Book
Hardback
416 pages
978-0-7499-5454-3 (ISBN)
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1688. Beth Ambrose has lead a sheltered life within the walls of Merryfields, her family home on the outskirts of London; a place where her parents provide a sanctuary for melancholic souls. A passionate and gifted artist, Beth shares a close bond with Johannes the painter, a troubled resident at Merryfields, who nurtures her talents and takes her on as his apprentice. But as political tensions begin to rise in the capital, Noah Leyton arrives at their door in the middle of the night with a proposition that turns Beth's world upside down. Meanwhile, Merryfields becomes refuge to a mysterious new guest, whose connections provide an opportunity for Beth to fulfil her artistic ambitions. But she soon realises it comes at a price. As the Glorious Revolution begins to throw the whole country into turmoil, can Beth find the courage to follow her heart and defend all she holds dear? And change the course of history for good ...
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 153 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7499-5454-3 (9780749954543)
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Charlotte Betts
The Painter's Apprentice
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08/2012
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Charlotte Betts began her working life as a fashion designer. A career in interior design, property management and lettings followed. This is her second novel.