The Biographer's Lover

Discover the captivating tale of ambition, art, and the untold stories buried in the sands of time with 'The Biographer's Lover.' This beautifully crafted novel by Ruby J. Murray delves deep into the life of Edna Cranmer, an enigmatic artist from Geelong whose masterful paintings challenge the perception of Australia's cultural landscape. Spanning decades, Edna's breathtaking artworks, filled with imagery of red dirt, intimate interiors, and lush jungles, possess the transformative power to redefine national identity.

As a young biographer embarks on the daunting task of documenting Edna's life, she soon finds herself ensnared in a web of mystery and hidden truths. The narrative navigates through profound questions about visibility and legacy - why is Edna Cranmer's story shrouded in obscurity? Was her choice to retreat from the limelight voluntary, or were there external forces at play? The journey not only uncovers Edna's past but also forces the biographer to confront her own future, making every retelling an act of curation.

Perfect for readers interested in literary fiction, art history, and feminist narratives, 'The Biographer's Lover' is a poignant reminder of the value of storytelling and the complexities inherent in preserving history. Explore how personal and collective memories intertwine in this elegant novel that celebrates the lives and legacies of overlooked artists. With 288 pages of rich storytelling and thoughtful examination, this trade paperback edition is a must-have addition to your literary collection. Grab your copy today from Smartfox NZ and immerse yourself in Edna's world, with FREE shipping available to enhance your shopping experience.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781863959421
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2018
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 288


Description:
Why has no-one heard of Edna Cranmer?

When a young woman is hired to write the life of an unknown artist from Geelong, she thinks it will be just another quick commission paid for by a rich, grieving family obsessed with their own history.

But Edna Cranmer was not a privileged housewife with a paintbrush. Edna's work spans decades. Her soaring images of red dirt, close interiors and distant jungles have the potential to change the way the nation views itself.

Edna could have been an official war artist. Did she choose to hide herself away? Or were there people who didn't want her to become famous? As the biographer is pulled into Edna's life, she is confronted with the fact that how she tells Edna's past will affect her own future.

This elegant and engrossing novel explores how we value and celebrate art and artists' lives. The Biographer's Lover reminds us that all memory is an act of curation.

'A delight to read. Ruby J. Murray enters the mind of an ambitious young biographer to assemble a moving portrait of a mysterious Australian painter.' Carrie Tiffany

'An accomplished and memorable novel about the gaps left in our inherited history, and the imperfect storytellers we entrust to fill them. Beautifully constructed.' Abigail Ulman

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