| The Sidewalk Artist Contributor(s): Buonaguro, Gina (Author), Kirk, Janice (Author) |
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ISBN: 031237805X ISBN-13: 9780312378059 Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2008 Annotation: "A fantasia of a double tale skimming through the art capitals of Europe with double muses, double love pursuits, double Raphaels, even double authors, a tale dripping with idealized romantic settings, mystery, art, and a touch of magic, "The Sidewalk Artist "will keep readers wondering what is real and what is artifice--as fine paintings always do."--Susan Vreeland, author of "Girl in Hyacinth Blue" While in Europe researching her next novel, twenty-something American Tulia Rose falls headlong into a romance with a handsome sidewalk artist. As he takes her on a tour of Europe's artistic treasures, she begins writing the story of the painter Raphael and his secret lover. Yet as her own affair grows deeper, Tulia's sidewalk artist grows more mysterious. Why does he seem so familiar? And what is his connection to the great Renaissance painter? Set in Paris and Italy, this lyrical first novel interweaves two parallel love stories, offering readers a unique view on the research and inspiration that goes into creating historical novels such as "The Girl with the Pearl Earring "and "The Birth of Venus," |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Historical - General - Fiction | Romance - Historical - Renaissance |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.4" W x 8.5" (0.65 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 16th Century - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Cultural Region - French - Cultural Region - Italy |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Tulia Rose has left New York for Europe, looking for inspiration for her next novel. She didn't expect to discover romance, but after meeting a mysterious sidewalk artist on the streets of Paris, she finds herself falling headfirst in love with a man she barely knows. Her research---and her affair---take her through the great art capitals of the Renaissance, and her novel begins to take shape. It will tell the story of the painter Raphael and his own secret lover, but where has the idea come from? And who really is the man she has fallen in love with? When her novel is finished, will their story end as well? Alternating between contemporary and historical Italy, The Sidewalk Artist follows two parallel, intertwined romances, offering a unique view of the creative force that has inspired artists and writers for generations. |
Contributor Bio(s): Buonaguro, Gina: - GINA BUONAGURO was born in New Jersey and now resides in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.Kirk, Janice: - JANICE KIRK was born and lives in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. The Sidewalk Artist is her first novel. |