The Painter's Apprentice
Charlotte Betts(Author)
Piatkus Books (Publisher)
Published on 2. August 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
416 pages
978-0-7499-5822-0 (ISBN)
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Description
1688. Beth Ambrose has led 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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The historical research is neatly interwoven with the story of Beth and her family to that we come convinced by the characters and the images of London that the author portrays. The style is easy and we warm to the characters so we genuinely care what happens to them. All readers of historical romance will love this book Gazette & Herald (Ryedale)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 31 mm
Weight
544 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7499-5822-0 (9780749958220)
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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.