The Artists Secret, Alexandra Joel
The Artists Secret, Alexandra Joel
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The Artist's Secret

Author: Alexandra Joel

Narrator: Caroline Lee

Unabridged: 14 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 01/04/2023


Synopsis

The sweeping new saga of strong heroines and family secrets from the bestselling author of The Paris Model. While searching for her lost sister, art historian Wren Summers takes on the glittering world of New York's auction houses.
A missing girl, a hidden masterpiece, and the search for the truth1965: After escaping from anti-war turmoil and the suffocating weight of family expectations, a beautiful young couple embrace a life free of materialism and tradition by a sapphire lake in Italy. But the past does not always let go so easily ...1987: When talented art historian Wren Summers lands her dream job at the Sydney Art Museum, it seems she can finally leave her wildly unconventional background behind - until a treacherous act threatens everything she has strived for.The revelation of a monstrous family secret sees Wren head to New York, compelled to find the missing girl who holds the key to this shocking mystery - and to make a fresh start in the glittering realm of international art auctions. As she struggles to fulfil her quest, can she navigate this new, high-stakes world of swirling temptation, romance and deceit, danger and betrayal, while staying true to what she knows is right?Praise for Alexandra Joel:'A mesmerising storyteller' The Australian'Exceptional research and great storytelling ... She has that rare flair for drawing the reader into sumptuous worlds from glamorous bygone eras' Better Reading

About Alexandra Joel

Alexandra Joel is a former editor of the Australian edition of Harper's Bazaar and of Portfolio, Australia's first magazine for working women. She has also contributed feature articles, interviews and reviews to many national and metropolitan publications.Her first novel, the bestselling The Paris Model, was published around the world, including in the United States, Canada, Germany, Hungary and Romania, and was followed by The Royal Correspondent and The Artist's Secret. Alexandra's biography Rosetta: A Scandalous True Story was optioned for the screen by a major US-owned production company. She is also the author of two books about fashion in Australia.With an honours degree from the University of Sydney and a graduate diploma from the Australian College of Applied Psychology, she has been a practising counsellor and psychotherapist.Alexandra has two children and lives in Sydney with her husband. To connect with Alexandra, visit:AlexandraJoel.comFacebook @AlexandraJoelAuthorInstagram @AlexandraJoelAuthor


Reviews

Goodreads review by Karren on December 06, 2022

Wren Summers had an unusual upbringing, her mother Lily lives in a commune on the NSW south coast and she doesn’t tell people where she grew up. As a teenager Wren won a scholarship to a Sydney private school, she did well at university and she now works at the Sydney Art Museum. Wren’s given the op......more

*www.onewomansbbr.wordpress.com *www.facebook.com/onewomansbbr The Artist's Secret by Alexandra Joel. (2023). 1965. After escaping anti-war turmoil and family expectations, a young couple settle in Italy. But the past doesn't let go easily. 1987. When talented art historian Wren lands her dream job at......more

Goodreads review by Amanda - on April 05, 2025

*[URL not allowed] 🖼The Artist’s Secret is a dual timeline modern historical fiction novel by established Australian author Alexandra Joel, who has written a number of fiction and nonfiction books. A tale of personal dreams, hopes, image, expectations, escape, the past, secrets......more

Goodreads review by Craig and Phil on January 05, 2023

Thank you Harper Collins for sending us a copy to read and review. January sees the release of a entertaining historical fiction that will transport you back to 1960’s and 1980’s where family secrets, mystery and famous art work is highlighted. 1987, Wren Summers arrives at the Sydney Art Museum to be......more

Goodreads review by Brooke on January 04, 2023

The bones were there for something great but unfortunately it fell a little short for me however, still in interesting story to follow. This book tells the story of Wren Summers an Australian girl who’s grown up with just her mum a hippie pot smoking artist who lives in a commune living off of the do......more