{"product_id":"9780008163655","title":"Mrs Whistler","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e‘A captivating tale …This novel is a delight’ THE TIMES\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘A terrific novel … It springs off the page’ DEBORAH MOGGACH\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Vividly engaging’ SUNDAY TIMES\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChelsea, 1876\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eStruggling artist Jimmy Whistler is at war with his patron. Denied full payment, he and muse Maud Franklin face ruin.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAs Jimmy’s enemies mount, he resolves to sue a famous critic for libel, in a last-ditch attempt to ward off the bailiffs. Although she has no position in society, Maud is expected to do her part. But Maud has a secret that forces her to choose between art and love.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMrs Whistler is a dazzling glimpse inside a world of passion,\u003cbr\u003eart and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Mrs Whistler, Matthew Plampin takes us on a historical journey through the lives of artists striving to be the best. The romance and individual struggles of Jimmy and Maud are intricately woven into this literary fiction, making it a top pick for any history enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Joan Aiken (The Girl from Paris), Nicole Trope (A Mother Always Knows), Amita Trasi (The Color of Our Sky), Maggie O'Farrell (Hamnet), and Robert Harris (Conclave).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matthew Plampin, Read by Jessica Ball","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889233711253,"sku":"9780008163655","price":39.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008163655_f396feb1-4bcb-4b70-81e8-c02e3a8bd60f.jpg?v=1776888194","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008163655","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}