I Always Loved You A Novel
I Always Loved You A Novel by Robin Oliveira is a historical fiction work published by Penguin on March 31, 2015. This reprint edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on the young artist Mary Cassatt, who moves to Paris after the Civil War, facing challenges in her pursuit of artistic recognition. As she grapples with rejection from the Paris Salon and personal struggles, her life takes a pivotal turn upon meeting the renowned artist Edgar Degas.
Readers will find a richly detailed portrayal of Belle Époque Paris, exploring themes of ambition, self-doubt, and complex relationships. The story delves into the defining moments of Cassatt’s life, highlighting her fierce determination and the tempestuous connection she shares with Degas. Through this narrative, Oliveira offers insight into the artistic world of the time, capturing the passion and intricacies of human emotions.
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A story of Mary Cassatt and Edgar Degas, from the New York Times bestselling author of My Name Is Mary Sutter
Robin Oliveira’s latest novel, Winter Sisters, will be available in February from Viking
The young Mary Cassatt never thought moving to Paris after the Civil War to be an artist was going to be easy, but when, after a decade of work, her submission to the Paris Salon is rejected, Mary’s fierce determination wavers. Her father is begging her to return to Philadelphia to find a husband before it is too late, her sister Lydia is falling mysteriously ill, and worse, Mary is beginning to doubt herself. Then one evening a friend introduces her to Edgar Degas and her life changes forever. Years later she will learn that he had begged for the introduction, but in that moment their meeting seems a miracle. So begins the defining period of her life and the most tempestuous of relationships.
In I Always Loved You, Robin Oliveira brilliantly re-creates the irresistible world of Belle Époque Paris, writing with grace and uncommon insight into the passion and foibles of the human heart.
For readers of The Painted Girls by Cathy Marie Buchanan.
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