The Very Picture of You
A Contemporary, Drama, Womens Fiction book. I got through about 20 pages and said, "enough of...
Where the eye sees the brushstroke, the heart sees the truth. From Isabel Wolff, the internationally bestselling author of A Vintage Affair, comes a beguiling novel about artistic inspirations, family secrets, and the courage to turn one’s life into a masterpiece. At thirty-five, Gabriella Graham—“Ella” to her family and friends—has already made a name for herself as a successful portrait artist in London. She can capture the essential truth in each of her subjects’ faces—a tilt of the chin, a glint in the eye—and immortalize it on canvas. This gift has earned Ella commissions from royals and regular folks alike.But closer to home, Ella finds the truth more elusive. Her father abandoned the family when she was five, and her mother has remained silent on the subject ever since. Ella’s sister, Chloe, is engaged to Nate, an American working in London, but Ella suspects that he may not be so committed. Then, at Chloe’s behest, Ella agrees to paint Nate’s portrait.From session to session, Ella begins to see Nate in a different light, which gives rise to conflicted feelings. In fact, through the various people she paints—an elderly client reflecting on her...
Download or read The Very Picture of You in PDF formats. You may also find other subjects related with The Very Picture of You.
- Filetype: PDF
- Pages: 336 pages
- ISBN: 9780553807844 / 553807846
Bkq2xMRgAj_Z.pdf
More About The Very Picture of You
I got through about 20 pages and said, "enough of this!" I thought I wanted something 'light' but this was not worth spending time on. I had read Isabel Wolff's A VINTAGE AFFAIR and was quite taken by it, hence my excitement when THE VERY PICTURE OF YOU was offered. I must say that I was disappointed in the story. It was so predictable, and in a few instances downright vapid, that it failed to hold my interest. While I will admit there was more than enough information... Very breezy, predictable novel about a woman learning about not just the secrets of her own past but that everyone around her has secrets. The details about painting make this stand out more than the usual romance, but I really disliked the idea that the main character could hook up with her sister's ex-fiance with absolutely no bad...
