The Muse

Jessie Burtonova's "Muse" is an acclaimed novel that has captured the attention of readers, earning the title of a Sunday Times Number One Bestseller and being featured in the Richard and Judy Book Club. The narrative unfolds on a sweltering July day in 1967, as Odelle Bastien ascends the steps of the Skelton gallery in London, unaware of how dramatically her life is about to transform. Within the walls of the gallery, the enigmatic Quick sees potential in Odelle that even she was blind to, yet questions linger when an enigmatic lost painting arrives, cloaked in a mysterious past. The key to understanding the secrets of this artwork lies further back in time, in 1936, amid the tranquil Spanish countryside. Here resides Olive Schloss, the determined daughter of an influential art dealer, who is nurturing dreams of her own. This richly woven tale is brought to life in the English language, under the publication of Pan Macmillan. The book is available in a softcover format, measuring 130×197×28 mm and weighing 328 grams, offering readers an immersive 464 pages of storytelling brilliance. With an ISBN-13 of 9781447250975, "Muse" not only promises an engaging read but also a thought-provoking exploration of art, ambition, and hidden histories.