{"product_id":"the-portrait-girl-paperback","title":"The Portrait Girl - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNicole Swengley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Enticingly authentic... a thoroughly engaging mystery.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill she captivate you too? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e1880\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA young woman sits for the painting of a miniature portrait - a fashionable betrothal gift - while secretly contemplating a terrifying decision that will change everything. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNow\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFreya Wetherby's life is falling apart. Her jewellery business has failed and her boyfriend has betrayed her. Then she discovers a Victorian portrait miniature in her late mother's belongings. Who is this intriguing young woman? Why is Freya becoming so obsessed by her?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs she embarks on a quest to discover the girl's identity, a meeting with an art historian draws her into a fascinating but sinister series of salons where the Victorian art world is uncannily brought to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePast and present become dangerously blurred as Freya begins a perilous search for the truth about the portrait miniature - and herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for The Portrait Girl...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"An ingenious plot, masses of fabulous detail, a compelling mystery and, at its heart, a vindication for the rights of the female artist. Brava.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e Elizabeth Buchan, author of \u003cem\u003eBonjour Sophie\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A splendid, mysterious tale about Victorian art in which people are not quite what they seem.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e Adam Hart-Davis, presenter of BBC TV's What the Victorians Did for Us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A fascinating, modern mystery with a distinctly Victorian flavour,\" \u003c\/strong\u003eNigel West, historian, author of numerous titles on intelligence topics, voted \"The Experts' Expert\" by The Observer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The Portrait Girl is a real treat for lovers of historical and time-slip fiction. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this clever, complex and engaging novel. The mystery at the heart of the book is certain to draw readers in and the meticulously researched sections about art, miniatures and jewellery are an absolute joy.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e Louise Douglas, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Sea House\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A dark, brooding and atmospheric mystery.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e Emily Bell, author of T\u003cem\u003ehis Year's for Me and You\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eRich with historical detail and Victorian flair brought to a modern-day setting, this is a cleverly told story of one woman's quest to learn more about the mysterious figure in a portrait miniature she inherits and getting far more than she bargained for. Fans of Kate Morton's \u003cem\u003eThe Clockmaker's Daughter\u003c\/em\u003e will enjoy this layered mystery with fantastic art history elements deftly woven into it.\" \u003c\/strong\u003eKristen Perrin, author of \u003cem\u003eHow To Solve Your Own Murder\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"An enchanting story laced with mystery and tension. I loved it.\" \u003c\/strong\u003eNJ Barker, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Honesty Index\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The writing is beautifully detailed without being overbearing. The richly textured descriptions breathe life into an emotional story with great characters. My interest was held throughout and I looked forward to each reading session. Five stars.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e Emily Pankhurst, book blogger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eA wonderful mystery with a brilliant Victorian historical twist. Definitely a book I would recommend and one that I think will appeal to mystery and historical fans alike.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e The Strawberry Post book blogger\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 326\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.73 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 10, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52574237491507,"sku":"9781739379384","price":30.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/d-oonQjIsU9781739379384.webp?v=1761400366","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-portrait-girl-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}