Synopsis
PROVENCE, 1920
Ettie moves through the remote farmhouse, silently creating the conditions that make her uncle's artistic genius possible.
Joseph, an aspiring journalist, has been invited to the house. He believes he'll make his name by interviewing the reclusive painter, the great Edouard Tartuffe.
But everyone has their secrets. And, under the cover of darkness, Ettie has spent years cultivating hers.
Over this sweltering summer, everyone's true colours will be revealed.
Because Ettie is ready to be seen.
Even if it means setting her world on fire.
- Publisher: John Murray Press
- ISBN: 9781399819565
- Number of pages: 304
- Dimensions: 240 x 156 mm
Customer Reviews
View all
A beautifully written book that engages every sense
A fantastic book—layered, deep, and beautifully written. A must-read for 2025!
The Artist is a story set in 1920s France, told from two perspectives: Josep... READ MORE
Brimming with light and life and beauty
I was consumed by this novel from the first few pages. Set in the isolation of a rural home in Provence, France, the characters of Tata, Ettie and Joseph a... READ MORE
Compulsive reading
A clever study of three people living under the same roof; Tata the elderly famous artist, now far removed from the bustling art world of Paris, his niece ... READ MORE
