{"product_id":"book-k351","title":"The Artist's Wife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gripping and unputdownable story of love, sacrifice and torn family loyalties during the turmoil of WW1. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuly, 1914\u003c\/strong\u003e: In their sunlit Hampshire workshop, \u003cstrong\u003eAlice Dalton \u003c\/strong\u003emixes paints for the stained-glass artwork she and \u003cstrong\u003eEdmund \u003c\/strong\u003eare working on, pausing only to joyfully cradle the soft swell of her stomach. But the looming war threatens her hard-won happiness. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA knock at the door announces the arrival of \u003cstrong\u003eVictor\u003c\/strong\u003e, her estranged brother, returning after six long years in America. But her elation at being reunited is short-lived as she realizes he still hasn’t forgiven her for her part in the heartbreak that sent him abroad. When Victor enlists, their tentative reconnection is shattered. Will Alice ever see her brother again?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile her brother risks his life at Gallipoli, Alice begins to notice the cracks appearing for Edmund, as he tries to protect the world they’ve made for themselves and the happy family life they long for. Every day he’s torn between duty to his country, his moral compass and the desperate need to protect Alice from his powerful father, who could destroy their lives in an instant. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the war gathers pace and threatens everything she holds dear, can Alice fight to hold onto love in a world torn apart by violence?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the gilded world of high society London to the perilous battlefields of Gallipoli, \u003cem\u003eThe Artist’s Wife\u003c\/em\u003e is an utterly gripping and richly evocative story of an Edwardian family torn apart by war, betrayal and heartbreak. Perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Venice Sketchbook \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Nightingale\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat readers say about Clare Flynn’s historical novels:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Truly inspirational… kept me totally captivated from beginning to end\u003c\/strong\u003e.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cstrong\u003eEXCELLENT.\u003c\/strong\u003e I so enjoyed this novel, \u003cstrong\u003eone of the best I’ve read this year. An emotional rollercoaster\u003c\/strong\u003e.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cstrong\u003eI couldn’t stop reading and devoured it in one go. \u003c\/strong\u003e5 stars from me!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolutely loved it… My heart was in my mouth!\u003c\/strong\u003e” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Beautifully written… \u003cstrong\u003eExciting, soulful and steeped in history.\u003c\/strong\u003e” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A story of adventure, tragedy, love, betrayal, hope, redemption and new beginnings… \u003cstrong\u003eKept me engrossed right from the start\u003c\/strong\u003e, with plenty of twists and turns.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A fabulous read that \u003cstrong\u003ewill keep you captivated from the first page\u003c\/strong\u003e.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cstrong\u003eEnthralled… a story of love and loss, courage and compliance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent and amazing.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful\u003c\/strong\u003e… a great read.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A love story that spans class and continents… \u003cstrong\u003eOne of those books that calls you back if put down for a moment.\u003c\/strong\u003eEnthralled from page one.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cstrong\u003eMove over Ms. Heyer, Ms. Cookson… there's a new kid on the block\u003c\/strong\u003e. Clare Flynn rocks.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cstrong\u003eStunning. What a fantastic book!\u003c\/strong\u003e I really loved this story and was gripped from the first to the last page.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dreamscape","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49397564506416,"sku":"BDk351","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/686998-k351-Square.jpg?v=1746650563","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-k351","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}