The Light Within Us: a heart-wrenching historical family saga set in Cornwall: The Spindrift Trilogy
Autor Charlotte Bettsen Limba Engleză Paperback – 2 iul 2020
Găsim în The Light Within Us o structură narativă care se sprijină pe dinamica unei comunități restrânse, unde idila artistică de la malul mării este dublată de o rețea complexă de secrete domestice. Povestea începe în 1891, în peisajul spectaculos din Port Isaac, Cornwall, unde Edith Fairchild, o pictoriță talentată, speră să găsească fericirea alături de soțul său, Benedict. Totuși, realitatea aspră a unei căsnicii eșuate și o alegere impulsivă o lasă pe Edith purtând secretul unui copil conceput cu Pascal, un prieten apropiat. Putem afirma că romanul nu este doar o cronică de familie, ci o explorare a modului în care arta devine un refugiu în fața convențiilor sociale rigide ale epocii victoriene. Ritmul narativ amintește de cel al lucrării I'll Be Your Blue Sky de De Los Santos, Marisa, însă The Light Within Us se distinge prin ancorarea profundă în estetica mișcării artistice și prin atmosfera melancolică a coastei cornice. Această preocupare pentru destinele feminine surprinse în momente de tranziție istorică este o constantă în opera autoarei Charlotte Betts, regăsită și în titluri precum The Lost Daughter of Venice sau The Stars Over Rome. În acest prim volum al seriei The Spindrift Trilogy, autoarea țese o intrigă în care lumina inspirației creative este mereu amenințată de umbrele trecutului, pregătind terenul pentru evoluția personajelor de-a lungul deceniilor ce vor urma.
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Specificații
ISBN-10: 0349422974
Pagini: 400
Dimensiuni: 124 x 196 x 28 mm
Greutate: 0.28 kg
Editura: Little Brown
Colecția Piatkus
Seria The Spindrift Trilogy
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
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De ce să citești această carte
Recomandăm această carte cititorilor care apreciază sagele de familie cu o puternică componentă artistică și istorică. Este o lectură despre reziliența feminină și despre sacrificiile necesare pentru a păstra aparența unui paradis personal. Veți descoperi o poveste atmosferică, scrisă în limba engleză, care deschide o trilogie captivantă despre secrete, loialitate și puterea vindecătoare a artei în Cornwall-ul de la sfârșitul secolului al XIX-lea.
Descriere
From the award-winning author of The Apothecary's Daughter comes a beautifully evocative, family drama, perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Lucinda Riley and Elizabeth Jane Howard's Cazalet Chronicles.
1891. Spindrift House, Cornwall.
Talented painter Edith Fairchild is poised to begin a life of newlywed bliss and artistic creation in the inspiring setting of Spindrift House, freshly inherited by her charming husband, Benedict, and overlooking the stunning harbour of Port Isaac. But when her honeymoon turns sour, her dreams are all but dashed and after a moment of madness and desire she finds herself pregnant with another man's child.
Edith swears never to tell her secret and devotes herself to her art. Joined at Spindrift House by her friends - Clarissa, Dora and the secret father of her child, Pascal - together they turn the house into a budding artists' community. But despite their dreams of an idyllic way of life creating beauty by the sea, it becomes clear that all is not perfect within their tight-knit community, and that the weight of their secrets could threaten to tear apart their paradise forever...
Why do readers love Charlotte Betts?
'This book was a pleasure to read, from beginning to end. A story in which to lose yourself, and become part of the community... It's Spindrift House against the world, and you'll be one of them, every step of the way!' Terri Nixon
'I loved this book . . . The Light Within Us is a real page-turner, and I'm very much looking forward to reading the next stage of the journey through the lives of those who inhabit Spindrift House. Highly recommended' Liz Harris
'I can't even begin to explain how much I loved this book. I really wasn't expecting to get so invested in these character's lives... but WOW. I thought this would just be a simple love story, but it is SO MUCH MORE than that' Rainy Reads
'Written with flair, style and confidence, The Light Within Us . . . touches the heart and lifts the spirit' Bookish Jottings
'The Light Within Us is a book that captivated me from start to finish. Rich in detail, full of passion this is a delightful and fascinating read. I really can't wait to get my hands on the next book in the trilogy' Book Literati
'Romantic, engaging and hugely satisfying' Katie Fforde
'A highly-recommended novel of love, tragedy and the power of art' Daily Mail
'I was captivated by this moving, heart-warming and beautifully woven story - gripping, atmospheric, eloquently told and full of rich detail' Kate Furnivall
Recenzii
The descriptions are atmospheric and rich in detail - a work of art in words to complement the artistic theme of the story
I thoroughly enjoyed this sweeping historical novel set in Cornwall . . . Beautifully written, engaging and heartwarming the perfect read for the summer!
I can't even begin to explain how much I loved this book. I really wasn't expecting to get so invested in these character's lives... but WOW. I thought this would just be a simple love story, but it is SO MUCH MORE than that.
Charlotte Betts writes wonderfully immersive historical novels. The Light Within Us is the latest in a long line of evocative, enthralling and enjoyable tales sure to hold readers spellbound. Written with flair, style and confidence, The Light Within Us ... touches the heart and lifts the spirit
A poignant, compelling and extensively researched novel that left me wanting the next book in the series . . . I cannot wait to find out what happens next to these characters
A delightful historical saga which is so beautifully woven together that from the very start I was enchanted
I became so invested in these characters that I found myself crying throughout (both happy and sad tears!). I'm really excited to read the next two books and for me there's no way I could give The Light Within Us less than a five-star rating.
The Light Within Us is a book that captivated me from start to finish. Rich in detail, full of passion this is a delightful and fascinating read. I really can't wait to get my hands on the next book in the trilogy
Charlotte's writing is captivating. I cannot wait for the second book
This book was a pleasure to read, from beginning to end. A story in which to lose yourself, and become part of the community... It's Spindrift House against the world, and you'll be one of them, every step of the way!
I loved this book . . . The Light Within Us is a real page-turner, and I'm very much looking forward to reading the next stage of the journey through the lives of those who inhabit Spindrift House. Highly recommended
From the award-winning author of The Apothecary's Daughter comes a beautifully evocative family drama set at the turn of the century.
1891. Spindrift House, Cornwall.
Talented painter Edith Fairchild is poised to begin a life of newlywed bliss and artistic creation with her charming husband Benedict. He recently inherited Spindrift House near Port Isaac and Edith is inspired by the glorious Cornish light and the wonderful setting overlooking the sea. But then happiness turns to heartbreak. In great distress, Edith turns to an artist friend for comfort and after a bitterly-regretted moment of madness she finds herself pregnant with his child.
Too ashamed to reveal her secret, Edith devotes herself to her art. Joined at Spindrift House by her friends - Clarissa, Dora and Pascal - together they turn the house into a budding artists' community. But despite their dreams of an idyllic way of life creating beauty by the sea, it becomes clear that all is not perfect within their tight-knit community, and that the weight of their secrets could threaten to tear apart their paradise forever . . .
Praise for Charlotte Betts:
'Romantic, engaging and hugely satisfying' Katie Fforde
'A highly-recommended novel of love, tragedy and the power of art' Daily Mail
'I was captivated by this moving, heart-warming and beautifully woven story - gripping, atmospheric, eloquently told and full of rich detail' Kate Furnivall