The Watercolourist
Beatrice Masini
Translated by Oonagh Stransky & Clarissa Ghelli
18 May 2017Synopsis
Unravel the Intriguing Maze of Love, Secrets, and Art in the Award-Winning The Watercolourist
Delve into the intoxicating mystery of 19th-century Italy in the award-winning novel The Watercolourist by Beatrice Masini. This enthralling tale, graced with illustrious awards including the Premio Selezione Campiello prize and the 2020 Premio Alessandro Manzoni award for best historical novel, offers a bewitching journey of forbidden love, secrets, and art.
Embark on a fascinating journey with Bianca, a gifted young artist commissioned to depict the enchanting gardens of an opulent Milanese villa. Drawn deeper into the villa's fascinatingly mysterious labyrinth, Bianca becomes ensnared in a web of whispered secrets and intrigue, masterminded by the charismatic poet, Don Titta.
Unaware of watchful eyes on her, Bianca's unwavering determination unravels the cloak of mystery shrouding the villa's grounds. As burgeoning Italy sets the backdrop, every brush stroke brings her closer to revealing the secrets lurking within the grand estate.
Escape to the mystical realms of an Italian countryside villa with The Watercolourist, a mesmerising tale of love, secrets, and art. Its narrative spell promises to envelop you, whether in search of a holiday page-turner or a heart-soothing escape.
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18 May 2017
9781447257745Reviews
Bianca is reminiscent of both Elizabeth Bennet of Pride and Prejudice and Jo March of Little WomenIl Sole 24 Ore
There's something of Manzoni . . . there are the heartbeats of the youngest Brontë sister, Anne, with her Agnes Grey . . . and, as in Rowling's Casual Vacancy, children are the best part of the storyla Repubblica
The writing is evocative, the main character engaging, and the landscape clear and lovely in the reader's mindSydney Morning Herald
