Susan Vreeland Books

A story of suffering, love and the triumph of talent - the scandalous and dramatic life of Artemisia Gentileschi, Italy's greatest woman artist in the tradition of GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING.

"A young Parisian woman is exiled to Provence to take care of her husband's ailing grandfather during the Vichy regime, but discovers that despite the horrors of war, the paintings of Cezanne, Pisarro, Chagall, and Picasso bring to life the landscape around her and allow her once again to experience love"-- Provided by publisher

Focusing on the life of Emily Carr, this novel highlights her groundbreaking role as a modern woman artist in the face of Victorian societal constraints. It explores her vibrant depictions of British Columbia and its indigenous cultures during a time of impending industrial change. The narrative spans from clandestine tribal ceremonies to the artistic circles of pre-World War I Paris, delivering a captivating blend of art, history, and cultural themes that will resonate with fans of lush historical fiction and native cultures.

GIRL IN HYACINTH BLUE tells the story of an imaginary painting by Vermeer, and the aspirations and longings of those whose lives it illuminates, and darkens. From a proud father regretting his lost love to a compromised French noblewoman, from a hanged girl to Vermeer's own gifted daughter, Susan Vreeland's beautiful and luminous tales link to form an evocative jewel.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of late 19th-century New York, this extraordinary novel brings to life a woman once overshadowed by her male counterparts. In 1893, at the Chicago World’s Fair, Louis Comfort Tiffany unveils his innovative stained-glass windows, aiming to elevate his family business. Behind the scenes in his New York studio, however, is Clara Driscoll, the head of Tiffany's women’s division, who is instrumental in designing the iconic leaded-glass lamps that define his legacy. Despite her crucial contributions, Clara remains publicly unrecognized, grappling with her desire for artistic acknowledgment and the challenges of being a professional woman in a male-dominated field. Her struggle leads her to protest against the company she has dedicated herself to, while she also navigates her yearning for love and companionship with five different men, including Tiffany, who imposes strict rules against hiring married women. Ultimately, Clara faces a pivotal choice between her professional ambitions and her personal desires, reflecting the broader struggles of women in her era.

From the bestelling author of GIRL IN HYACINTH BLUE, "A vivid exploration of one of the most beloved Renoir paintings in the world, done with a flourish worthy of Renoir himself" (USA Today) With her richly textured novels, Susan Vreeland has offered pioneering portraits of artists' lives. As she did in Girl in Hyacinth Blue, Vreeland focuses on a single painting, Auguste Renoir's instantly recognizable masterpiece, which depicts a gathering of Renoir's real friends enjoying a summer Sunday on a café terrace along the Seine. Narrated by Renoir and seven of the models, the novel illuminates the gusto, hedonism, and art of the era. With a gorgeous palette of vibrant, captivating characters, Vreeland paints their lives, loves, losses, and triumphs so vividly that "the painting literally comes alive" (The Boston Globe).

Welche Geschichten verbergen sich hinter berühmten Gemälden? Wer hielt den Künstlern den Rücken frei? Liebevoll zeichnet Susan Vreeland detailgenaue Porträts der bedeutendsten Impressionisten und Post-Impressionisten. Sie lässt Menschen zu Wort kommen, deren Leben durch die Begegnung mit Kunst bereichert wurde, wie den Gärtner Monets oder den Sohn des Postboten von Arles, der Van Gogh Model saß. Von der Autorin des Bestsellers 'Mädchen in Hyazinthblau'

Als sich die junge, wohlerzogene Jean von der Ostküste für Forrest und ein Leben auf seiner kalifornischen Farm entscheidet, ist es eine Entscheidung aus Liebe. Jean fühlt sich hingezogen zu dem Farmer mit den sicheren, warmen Händen. Und doch erfordert diese Entscheidung ihren ganzen Mut: Jean ist seit ihrer Jugend blind - und Forrest ist es auch. Eine Geschichte von der Macht der Liebe und der Sehnsucht nach Freiheit.