Yesterday’s Dreams
Yesterday’s Dreams by Jessica Blair, published by Piatkus in 2006, is a captivating narrative that explores the intertwining lives of Colette Shipley and Arthur Newton in the picturesque town of Whitby. This UK edition spans 455 pages and is written in English. The story follows Colette, who is drawn to the art of photography, capturing the essence of her hometown, while she forms a friendship with Arthur, who shares her passion for the town’s charm and beauty.
As their relationship deepens, Arthur grapples with the complexities of his life, including his marriage to Rose and his hidden talent for painting, nurtured by a gallery owner and an established artist. The narrative delves into themes of ambition and desire, as Arthur must choose between the security of his current life and the pursuit of his artistic dreams, complicated further by his growing feelings for Colette. Readers will find a rich exploration of personal conflict set against a backdrop of historical and literary elements, making this work a thoughtful addition to the genres of fiction and sagas.
Official synopsis Publisher
Local Whitby girl, Colette Shipley has become fascinated by the mysteries of the new art of photography and begins to create a record of her scenic home town with its tall ships and twin lighthouses, street urchins and weathered old fishermen. One day she encounters Arthur Newton who shares her passion for the town’s unique atmosphere. Colette and Arthur begin a friendship that develops further. However, unbeknown to Collette, Arthur is also married with a young child. Arthur has tried to be content with his steady job at the railways and his marriage to his childhood sweetheart Rose. However even before meeting Colette, Arthur had been living a secret life, one which he has not shared with his family, friends or even Rose: he has a real talent for painting. His talent has blossomed under the tutelage of a sympathetic gallery owner, Ebenezer Hirst, and the patronage of Laurence Steel, an established painter in the Pre-Raphaelite school. Arthur is now faced with a difficult decision: remain comfortably in his railway job or risk the security of his wife and child by becoming a full-time artist. A decision not made any easier by his growing attraction for Colette…
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