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One woman’s emotional quest to discover her family roots
Can one woman’s secrets change the life
of another a century later?
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Prequel to Portrait of a Man
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A grieving widow, a century old journal, a missing portrait, and an engaging art historian. What will the secrets of the past reveal?
When Megan receives a journal written a century earlier, she sets out on an irresistible path. Following in the footsteps of the diary’s author, Megan journeys from her home in New Zealand to Cornwall, France and Italy, uncovering an unsettling past. She meets a fellow countryman in Florence and is soon caught up in the aesthetic world of art where the truth lies hidden beneath the layers of paint.
Charmed by the man her daughter disapproves of, and captivated by a series of unknown paintings, Megan is drawn deeper into the mysteries and conflicts of long ago. As she unravels her family history and reveals its life-changing secrets, can she find love again?
An engaging tale of grief, loss, love and family intrigue ... wonderful story, and a real page-turner, which leads the reader through all the twists and turns of a well-constructed plot. I loved the insightful descriptions of family relationships, the fully realised characters and the various locations in which the action takes place. Seldom have I read such a poignant and faithful account of the effects of bereavement. I can’t wait to read more.
**** 4-star Amazon review
