The Sun Rose in Paris, Penny FieldsSchneider
The Sun Rose in Paris, Penny FieldsSchneider
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The Sun Rose in Paris
An epic romance begins in Paris

Author: Penny Fields-Schneider

Narrator: Dorje Swallow

Unabridged: 8 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/12/2020


Synopsis

In this epic and haunting series a young man's life is forever changed as, enveloped in the bohemian art world of the 1930s, he embarks on a journey of love, loss and restoration.Jack has been praised all his life for his extraordinary artistic talent and is rarely seen without his sketchpad. However, in Jack's world art is considered a hobby - men are expected to have jobs that offer security and advancement.Future responsibilities are far from Jack's thoughts when he travels to London to visit relatives. On the crossing, Jack's artistic skills astonish fellow artist, Margaret and convinced of his potential, she introduces him to the Bloomsbury set, exposing him to a world where peoples lives are dictated by passions rather than social conventions and art is central to their existence.Accepting a thrilling opportunity to study modern art in Paris, Jack's life is forever changed as he forms a deep friendship with fellow student, Andrés and his sister, Sofia, whose dark eyes and sweet smile captivate his heart. Together, the trio explore Paris at the height of its golden age. Mentoring from Gertrude Stein and Pablo Picasso affirm Jack's talent, and he has never felt so happy.Despite experiencing the richness and freedom of life of an artist, accompanied by the wonder and turmoil of perfect love, Jack is plagued by the responsibilities that call him home.When tragedy threatens, Jack is torn: should he follow the well-laid plans for his future or pursue a path set to disappoint his family and which offers only uncertainty?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Gurpreet on December 19, 2020

The book is about a guy Jack who has been an artist since he was a kid. His artistic skills were well recognized by Margaret when she met him for the first time as Jack was sketching while sitting on the deck of the ship. Margaret didn’t hesitate to appreciate his artwork. She further promised to in......more

Goodreads review by Cindy on June 12, 2020

A feast for the senses! This is a writer who brings the visual senses to live from the written word. I was entirely captivated as I read this story of a young Australian man who leaves his home in Melbourne to sail to London as gifted by his parents. The idea behind their gift is to give him a three-......more

Goodreads review by Maria on December 17, 2023

I really enjoyed this book. The story and the characters are wonderful. Jack from Australia has always loved to draw, and has just graduated from secondary school. His future is to work with his Father, and has been promised a position in the company. His parents give him an overseas present to take......more

Goodreads review by Tammy on March 27, 2025

Nothin much happened but then it ends in a cliffhanger! So now i have to read the next book in the series! 🤦🏻‍♀️......more

Goodreads review by Jane on July 12, 2021

Near the end of the book Jack read a letter from his mother who he had been away from for far longer than either of them had ever believed they would be and ".... as soon as he started to read it it was as though his mother stood before him." I felt the same way when I was reading this book. I was......more