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by Beatrice Colin

Kate, the editor of a London fashion magazine, follows the elderly and mischievous Clara from Paris to a seaside town in Normandy in an effort to take possession of the secret diaries of a newly-discovered Russian painter.

264 pages, Paperback

First published March 3, 2000

About the author

I'm a novelist/radio dramatist. I've written seven novels (two for children) and numerous plays for BBC Radio 4.

My last novel, To Capture What We Cannot Keep was published in late 2016/early 2017.

I am inspired by new places and old books, snatches of conversation and boards on Pinterest (seed catalogues from the 19th century!) I am a list-maker, a grower, on a good year, of fruit and vegetables, a walker of old paths and a mother of teenagers.

Writing novels helps me to discover something new - about the world, about history, about myself.

My website is www.beatricecolin.co.uk

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Reviews

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wanted to like this more than I did. I think Colin has a thing for super noble Russian men and self destructive ladies.

I did like the tiny twist, though. Nicely done.

[Mgilbert · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found it slow to get into, but very well crafted. The imagery is very good. The characters are quirky, a bit over the top, but crisp. All the main characters have their sense of identity challenged in some way. Clara is revealed in bits throughout. I liked it.