An orphaned young math prodigy in need of family. A painting that
shatters a woman's peace. And a decades-old mystery demanding to be
solved.
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.
From the gritty reality of the Australian goldfields to the grand
institutions of Sydney, this compelling novel presents a mystery that
spans continents and decades as both women finally discover a place to
call home.
Praise for The Girl in the Painting:
"Combining characters that are wonderfully complex with a story spanning
decades of their lives, The Girl in the Painting is a triumph of
family, faith, and long-awaited forgiveness. I was swept away!"
--Kristy Cambron, bestselling author of The Paris Dressmaker
- Stand-alone novel with rich historical details
- Book length: 102,000 words
- Includes discussion questions for book clubs and historical note from
the author
- Also by Tea Cooper: The Cartographer's Secret and The Woman in the
Green Dress
