The Girl from Oto
Books | Art / General
Amy Maroney
"An exquisite novel." Martha Conway, author of Thieving ForestA Renaissance-era woman artist and an American scholar. Linked by a 500-year-old mystery...1500: Born during a time wracked by war and plague, Renaissance-era artist Mira grows up in a Pyrenees convent believing she is an orphan. When tragedy strikes, Mira learns the devastating truth about her own origins. But does she have the strength to face those who would destroy her?2015: Centuries later, art scholar Zari unearths traces of a mysterious young woman named Mira in two 16th-century portraits. Obsessed, Zari tracks Mira through the great cities of Europe to the pilgrim's route of Camino de Santiago--and is stunned by what she finds. Will her discovery be enough to bring Mira's story to life?A powerful story and an intriguing mystery, The Girl from Oto is an unforgettable novel of obsession, passion, and human resilience.Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah and Anthony Doerr.KEYWORDSArt mystery, historical thriller, European history, French history, Spanish history, Pyrenees, female sleuth, romantic suspense
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Author
Amy Maroney
Pages
518
Publisher
Artelan Press
Published Date
2016-09-20
ISBN
0997521317 9780997521313
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"This book takes place in two time periods simultaneously: following a young novice turned painter in the 16th century and a woman studying one of her paintings in 2015. Mira’s story is compelling enough (though it does sort of fizzle out at the end for sequel bait), and the ways Zari slowly uncovers her history ring true. Unfortunately the writing style is a little boring and the contemporary romance is extremely stupid."
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