The Portrait A Novel

First Pegasus books edition

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Publisher's Synopsis

"An internationally renowned writer, Valeria Costas has dedicated her life to her work and to her secret lover, Martìn Acla, a prominent businessman. When his sudden stroke makes headlines, her world implodes; the idea of losing him is terrifying. Desperate to find a way to be present during her lover's final days, Valeria commissions his artist wife, Isla, to paint her portrait - insinuating herself into Martìn's family home and life. In the grand, chaotic London mansion where the man they share - husband, father, lover - lies in a coma, Valeria and Isla remain poised on the brink, transfixed by one another. Day after day, the two women talk to each other during the sittings, revealing truths, fragilities and strengths. But does Isla know of the writer's long involvement with Martìn? Or that her husband had chosen Valeria for the years ahead? Amidst their own private turmoil, the stories of their lives are exchanged - and as the portra

Book information

ISBN: 9781643136189
Publisher: Pegasus Books
Imprint: Pegasus Books
Pub date:
Edition: First Pegasus books edition
Language: English
Number of pages: 420
Weight: 612g
Height: 231mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 43mm