The Girl in the Painting

De: Tea Cooper

Narrado por: Casey Withoos

An orphaned young math prodigy in need of family. A painting that shatters a woman’s peace. And a decades-old mystery demanding to be solved.

Australia, 1906: Orphan Jane Piper is nine years old when philanthropist siblings Michael and Elizabeth Quinn take her into their home to further her schooling. The Quinns are no strangers to hardship. Having arrived in Australia as penniless immigrants, they now care for others as lost as they once were.

Despite Jane’s mysterious past, her remarkable aptitude for mathematics takes her far over the next seven years, and her relationship with Elizabeth and Michael flourishes as she plays an increasingly prominent part in their business.

But when Elizabeth reacts in terror to an exhibition at the local gallery, Jane realizes no one knows Elizabeth after all—not even Elizabeth herself. As the past and present converge and Elizabeth’s grasp on reality loosens, Jane sets out to unravel her story before it’s too late.

From the gritty reality of the Australian goldfields to the grand institutions of Sydney, this compelling novel presents a mystery that spans continents and decades as both women finally discover a place to call home.

Praise for The Girl in the Painting

“Combining characters that are wonderfully complex with a story spanning decades of their lives, The Girl in the Painting is a triumph of family, faith, and long-awaited forgiveness. I was swept away!” —Kristy Cambron, bestselling author of The Paris Dressmaker

• Stand-alone novel with rich historical details
• Book length: 102,000 words
• Also by Tea Cooper: The Cartographer’s Secret and The Woman in the Green Dress

Couldn't put it down.

The story was captivating. The very long pauses and deep breaths by the narrator were a bit distracting. I will be looking for more of this author's books.

Such a good mystery

The plot was sufficiently good to keep me guessing until right before it was revealed.
I enjoyed it tremendously.
The reading was very nice. The dialects were “close enough”.
I just enjoy a good story that is engaging. Not overly gross. And uses good grammar.

A mystery wrapped in tasty historical tidbits

If you don't mind a story that jumps back and forth between time periods, you'll find this book a lovely listen of a tale about two young people going through the incredible challenges of immigration to a new country. Be sure to listen to the author's historical notes at the end!

M galt

Wonderful story and great performance interesting how Australia was settled by so many diverse cultures

Wonderful story

I enjoyed every word of this grand story. The characters are alive and add to every possibility!