The new novel by Anne Girard titled Madame Picasso is very interesting. The author used a combination of facts and fiction to formulate a “what could have happened” type of book since there is only so much of the real story that is known. Picasso was one of the many artists I studied in college, so I am very interested in this read.
ABOUT THE BOOK
In the bestselling tradition of The Paris Wife, Z, and The Aviator’s Wife, Madame Picasso illuminates the untold story of the powerful woman behind one of the most famous men in history. A veteran writer and historian, Anne Girard takes readers from the salon of Gertrude Stein to the glamorous Moulin Rouge and inside the studio and heart of history’s most influential artist. Part love story, part history, Madame Picasso is perfect for book clubs and reading groups.
When Eva Gouel moves to Paris from the countryside, she is full of ambition and dreams of stardom. Though young and inexperienced, she manages to find work as a costumer at the famous Moulin Rouge, and it is here that she first catches the attention of Pablo Picasso, a rising star in the art world.
A brilliant but eccentric artist, Picasso sets his sights on Eva, and Eva can’t help but be drawn into his web. But what starts as a torrid affair soon evolves into what will become the first great love of Picasso’s life.
With sparkling insight and passion, Madame Picasso introduces us to a dazzling heroine, taking us from the salon of Gertrude Stein to the glamorous Moulin Rouge and inside the studio and heart of one of the most enigmatic and iconic artists of the twentieth century. You can Read an excerpt here.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Anne Girard is a writer and historian with degrees in English literature and clinical psychology. She has spent extensive time in Paris and lives in California with her husband and children. Make sure you follow Anne on Facebook for more.
GIVEAWAY!
One lucky reader will win a copy of Madame Picasso plus personalized Elli cards for penning your own love notes.
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I would like to win to continue to write love notes to my husband of forty years!
I’m a reader and I love good old fashioned cards. Too often we default to emails and texts. I love writing notes!
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I’d love to win because I love reading books with historical details! I’d write love notes to my husband.
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I’d love to win so I can write love notes to my husband :)