![]() ![]() This book, however, finds our protagonist returned to London, married and with a young son, working on hand-painted designs for silks for the fashion trade. If you haven’t read the previous novel, you should know that the concept of the previous book was a good deal of intrigue and espionage in the art world, regarding the secret formula for a new shade of blue. Obviously, that was my main reason for wanting to read this sequel. “Īge: Adult Genres: Literary, Women, Fiction Settings: Historical, UK – London Other Categories: Novel, Art, Mystery, Thriller, Sequel.Īlthough I have a feeling that this could be read as a stand-alone novel, it is actually the sequel to Bilyeau’s novel “The Blue,” which I enjoyed very much. But such high stakes spur rivalries that darken to sabotage and blackmail-and even murder. ![]() She soon learns that for the portrait painters ruling over the wealthy in London society, fame and fortune are there for the taking. Grasping at the promise of a better life, she dares to hope her luck is about to change and readies herself for an entry into the world of serious art. A Huguenot living in Spitalfields, Genevieve one day receives a surprise invitation from an important artist. ![]() Men control the arts and sciences, men control politics and law. ![]() Summary: “ As Genevieve Sturbridge struggles to keep her silk design business afloat, she must face the fact that London in 1764 is very much a man’s world. Book Review for “ The Fugitive Colours” by Nancy Bilyeau. ![]()
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