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    Sofia's Story: Portraits in Blue, #4
    The Sun Rose In Paris: Portraits in Blue, #1
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    Portraits in Blue Series

    By Penny Fields-Schneider

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    About this series

    The loss of her child leaves Sofia Tomlinson broken in mind and spirit. What is wrong with her, that everyone she loves dies? Convinced her husband, Jack, is also in danger, Sofia makes the agonizing decision to leave him and return to the home of her childhood. 

    On the ocean crossing, Sofia's fragile state draws the attention of fellow traveller Marcus Edmunds, a psychologist whose professional interest soon becomes personal. Despite his efforts to dissuade her, Sofia sets forth for Malaga where she plans to reunite with her father and brother—a journey thwarted by Franco's brutal grip on Spain and Hitler's march across Europe. 

    Determined to forge an independent life for herself, Sofia joins the British Nursing Service, but the battlefronts of World War Two offer no relief from her agonizing past. When the ever-steadfast Marcus presents her the chance for happiness, she realises it is an offer she should not ignore. 

    Will Sofia accept the hope he so willingly offers, or will ghosts of her past continue to haunt her?

    Sofia's Story is the fourth book in the Portraits in Blue Series. It is a tale of love, loss and redemption set in the early 20th century against a backdrop of bohemian art worlds and the theatres of World War Two across the globe.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenny Fields-Schneider
    Release dateSep 2, 2021
    Sofia's Story: Portraits in Blue, #4
    The Sun Rose In Paris: Portraits in Blue, #1

    Titles in the series (2)

    • 1

      The Sun Rose In Paris: Portraits in Blue, #1
      The Sun Rose In Paris: Portraits in Blue, #1

      The Sun Rose In Paris: Portraits in Blue, #1

      Penny Fields-Schneider
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      Sometimes an opportunity becomes a lifechanging journey. For Jack Tomlinson, the journey begins in Paris. Jack has been praised all his life for his extraordinary artistic talent and is rarely seen without his sketchpad. However, in Jack's world art is considered a hobby - men are expected to have jobs that offer security and advancement. Future responsibilities are far from Jack's thoughts when he travels to London to visit relatives. On the crossing, Jack's drawings astonish fellow artist, Margaret.  Convinced of his potential, she draws him into the well-connected Bloomsbury set, opening his eyes to a world where lives are dictated by passions rather than social conventions. Accepting a thrilling opportunity to attend Paris' esteemed Académie Julian, Jack's life is forever changed. He forms a deep friendship with fellow student, Andrés and his sister, Sofia, whose dark eyes and sweet smile captivate Jack's heart. Together, the trio explore Montparnasse and experience the vibrance of Paris at the height of its golden age. Mentoring from Gertrude Stein and Pablo Picasso affirm Jack's talent, and he has never felt so happy. Despite experiencing the richness and freedom of life of an artist, accompanied by the wonder and turmoil of perfect love, Jack is plagued by the responsibilities that call him home. Unexpectedly, tragedy threatens and Jack is torn: should he follow the well-laid plans for his future or pursue a path set to disappoint his family and offers only uncertainty? Portraits in Blue – Book 1: The Sun Rose in Paris is the first of a trilogy that traverses bohemian art worlds, including the Bloomsburys' Sussex, Hemmingway's Paris, Picasso's Malaga and the Montsalvat artists in Eltham, in an epic tale of romance, passion and heartbreak amid art, family and true love.

      Sometimes an opportunity becomes a lifechanging journey. For Jack Tomlinson, the journey begins in Paris. Jack has been praised all his life for his extraordinary artistic talent and is rarely seen without his sketchpad. However, in Jack's world art is considered a hobby - men are expected to have jobs that offer security and advancement. Future responsibilities are far from Jack's thoughts when he travels to London to visit relatives. On the crossing, Jack's drawings astonish fellow artist, Margaret.  Convinced of his potential, she draws him into the well-connected Bloomsbury set, opening his eyes to a world where lives are dictated by passions rather than social conventions. Accepting a thrilling opportunity to attend Paris' esteemed Académie Julian, Jack's life is forever changed. He forms a deep friendship with fellow student, Andrés and his sister, Sofia, whose dark eyes and sweet smile captivate Jack's heart. Together, the trio explore Montparnasse and experience the vibrance of Paris at the height of its golden age. Mentoring from Gertrude Stein and Pablo Picasso affirm Jack's talent, and he has never felt so happy. Despite experiencing the richness and freedom of life of an artist, accompanied by the wonder and turmoil of perfect love, Jack is plagued by the responsibilities that call him home. Unexpectedly, tragedy threatens and Jack is torn: should he follow the well-laid plans for his future or pursue a path set to disappoint his family and offers only uncertainty? Portraits in Blue – Book 1: The Sun Rose in Paris is the first of a trilogy that traverses bohemian art worlds, including the Bloomsburys' Sussex, Hemmingway's Paris, Picasso's Malaga and the Montsalvat artists in Eltham, in an epic tale of romance, passion and heartbreak amid art, family and true love.

    • 4

      Sofia's Story: Portraits in Blue, #4
      Sofia's Story: Portraits in Blue, #4

      Sofia's Story: Portraits in Blue, #4

      Penny Fields-Schneider
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      The loss of her child leaves Sofia Tomlinson broken in mind and spirit. What is wrong with her, that everyone she loves dies? Convinced her husband, Jack, is also in danger, Sofia makes the agonizing decision to leave him and return to the home of her childhood.  On the ocean crossing, Sofia's fragile state draws the attention of fellow traveller Marcus Edmunds, a psychologist whose professional interest soon becomes personal. Despite his efforts to dissuade her, Sofia sets forth for Malaga where she plans to reunite with her father and brother—a journey thwarted by Franco's brutal grip on Spain and Hitler's march across Europe.  Determined to forge an independent life for herself, Sofia joins the British Nursing Service, but the battlefronts of World War Two offer no relief from her agonizing past. When the ever-steadfast Marcus presents her the chance for happiness, she realises it is an offer she should not ignore.  Will Sofia accept the hope he so willingly offers, or will ghosts of her past continue to haunt her? Sofia's Story is the fourth book in the Portraits in Blue Series. It is a tale of love, loss and redemption set in the early 20th century against a backdrop of bohemian art worlds and the theatres of World War Two across the globe.

      The loss of her child leaves Sofia Tomlinson broken in mind and spirit. What is wrong with her, that everyone she loves dies? Convinced her husband, Jack, is also in danger, Sofia makes the agonizing decision to leave him and return to the home of her childhood.  On the ocean crossing, Sofia's fragile state draws the attention of fellow traveller Marcus Edmunds, a psychologist whose professional interest soon becomes personal. Despite his efforts to dissuade her, Sofia sets forth for Malaga where she plans to reunite with her father and brother—a journey thwarted by Franco's brutal grip on Spain and Hitler's march across Europe.  Determined to forge an independent life for herself, Sofia joins the British Nursing Service, but the battlefronts of World War Two offer no relief from her agonizing past. When the ever-steadfast Marcus presents her the chance for happiness, she realises it is an offer she should not ignore.  Will Sofia accept the hope he so willingly offers, or will ghosts of her past continue to haunt her? Sofia's Story is the fourth book in the Portraits in Blue Series. It is a tale of love, loss and redemption set in the early 20th century against a backdrop of bohemian art worlds and the theatres of World War Two across the globe.

    Author

    Penny Fields-Schneider

    An avid reader from a very young age, Penny has always aspired to be an author. In recent years, she became seduced by  the world of art, dabbling with paint and brushes, attending art courses and visiting galleries. Penny aspires to create works of historical fiction that leave readers with a deeper understanding of the art world as well as taking them on emotional journeys into the joy and heartbreak that comes with family, friendship and love.  When Penny is not writing, she enjoys helping her husband on their cattle farm in northern NSW, loving every minute she can spend with their children, grandchildren, friends and family.  

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