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Perfect for fans of ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’, this is a remarkable love story with a background of religious and political turmoil in Tudor England.



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Praise for ‘Portrait of an Unknown Woman’:

'Bennett's background detail is impeccable – part love story, part thriller, all excellently imagined and written.' The Times

'There is plenty to admire and enjoy in Bennett's portrayal of a society convulsed by radical change…Vanora Bennett is a writer to watch.' Times Literary Supplement

‘There is much to admire in this curate’s egg of a novel.’ Sunday Telegraph

'Distinguished…Romance, intrigue and art history are confidently blended, and Holbein canvases are afforded starring roles.' Daily Mail

‘If you want a classier-than-average romantic read, one contender is this fine historiccal debut, a ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’-style tale.’
Sunday Times

'An atmospheric, passionate novel set against a backdrop of religious and political upheaval.' Woman and Home

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
      Publication Date: 6/4/2007 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780007224937, 978-0007224937
      ISBN10: 0007224931
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Perfect for fans of ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’, this is a remarkable love story with a background of religious and political turmoil in Tudor England.



      Trade Review

      Praise for ‘Portrait of an Unknown Woman’:

      'Bennett's background detail is impeccable – part love story, part thriller, all excellently imagined and written.' The Times

      'There is plenty to admire and enjoy in Bennett's portrayal of a society convulsed by radical change…Vanora Bennett is a writer to watch.' Times Literary Supplement

      ‘There is much to admire in this curate’s egg of a novel.’ Sunday Telegraph

      'Distinguished…Romance, intrigue and art history are confidently blended, and Holbein canvases are afforded starring roles.' Daily Mail

      ‘If you want a classier-than-average romantic read, one contender is this fine historiccal debut, a ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’-style tale.’
      Sunday Times

      'An atmospheric, passionate novel set against a backdrop of religious and political upheaval.' Woman and Home

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