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Book Review of The Very Picture of You

The Very Picture of You


I picked this up because I had enjoyed another book by the same author, A Vintage Affair. The Very Picture of You was not as engaging, but used a similar story construct. The main character, Ella, is a portrait painter. She learns a great deal about her subjects through the intimacy of painting their portraits. The "twist" about her parents was quite evident from early on in the story, but it was still an enjoyable read.