The Girl in the Painting

Name: The Girl in the Painting
Brand: Harper Christian
Availability: InStock
Author: Tea Cooper
ISBN: 9780785240358

Author: Tea Cooper

Narrator: Casey Withoos

Unabridged: 11 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 03/09/2021

Categories: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Detective, Romance, Clean & Wholesome Romance, Amateur Sleuth, Women Sleuths, Women, World Literature

Synopsis

A forgotten painting. A buried family secret. And a brilliant young woman determined to uncover the truth.Australia, 1906: Orphan Jane Piper is nine years old when philanthropist siblings Michael and Elizabeth Quinn take her into their home to further her schooling. The Quinns are no strangers to hardship. Having arrived in Australia as penniless immigrants, they now care for others as lost as they once were.Despite Jane's mysterious past, her remarkable aptitude for mathematics takes her far over the next seven years, and her relationship with Elizabeth and Michael flourishes as she plays an increasingly prominent part in their business.But when Elizabeth reacts in terror to an exhibition at the local gallery, Jane realizes no one knows Elizabeth after all—not even Elizabeth herself. As the past and present converge and Elizabeth's grasp on reality loosens, Jane sets out to unravel her story before it's too late.Kate Morton meets The Guernsey Literary and Potato Pie Peel Society in this layered historical mystery where the past transforms the present and both women finally discover a place to call home.

About Tea Cooper

Tea Cooper is an established Australian author of historical fiction. In a past life she was a teacher, a journalist, and a farmer. These days she haunts museums and indulges her passion for storytelling. She is the internationally bestselling author of several novels, including The Naturalist’s Daughter; the USA TODAY bestselling The Woman in the Green Dress; The Girl in the Painting, The Cartographer's Secret, winner of the prestigious Daphne du Maurier Award; and The Fossil Hunter.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kylie on December 22, 2019

Another enjoyable novel by Tea Cooper, The Girl In The Painting is a dual timeline account of brother and sister Michael and Elizabeth Quinn, who arrived in Sydney by boat in the 1860s. The first timeline is set in the gold mining town of Hill End, where their parents have settled, and Michael and E......more

Goodreads review by Marilyn (not getting notifications) on July 04, 2022

The Girl in the Painting was the first book that I had the pleasure of reading by Tea Cooper. She has written many books and I hope to read more of her books in the future. The Girl in the Painting was a stand alone historical fiction novel that took place almost exclusively in Australia. The storyl......more

Goodreads review by Mandy on December 18, 2019

The Girl In the Painting by Tea Cooper is a wonderful historical fiction mostly set in Australia. It is the first book by this writer that I have read. It was a really enjoyable read and I will definitely keep an eye out for more of her books in the future. The story alternates for most of the book......more

Goodreads review by Karren on December 16, 2019

Thank to NetGalley, Harlequin Australia and Tea Cooper for my copy of her new book: The Girl In The Painting. In 1906, Jane Piper is living in the local orphanage in Maitland, one day she is directed by the nuns to dress in her Sunday best and summoned down stairs. Michael Quinn a local business man......more

Goodreads review by Veronica ⭐️ on December 26, 2019

*[URL not allowed] As soon as I heard of The Girl in the Painting I was expecting to love it. Dual time line Historical Fiction set in colonial Australia; it already featured a few of my favourite themes. And I’m happy to say Tea Cooper didn’t disappoint. The Girl in the Painti......more