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1906: Who IS the girl in the painting?
The Girl in the Painting
Why a Booktrail?
1906: Who IS the girl in the painting?
What you need to know before your trail
Orphan Jane Piper is nine years old when philanthropist siblings Michael and Elizabeth Quinn take her into their home to further her schooling. The Quinns are no strangers to hardship. Having arrived in Australia as penniless immigrants, they now care for others as lost as they once were.
Despite Jane’s mysterious past, her remarkable aptitude for mathematics takes her far over the next seven years, and her relationship with Elizabeth and Michael flourishes as she plays an increasingly prominent part in their business.
But when Elizabeth reacts in terror to an exhibition at the local gallery, Jane realizes no one knows Elizabeth after all–not even Elizabeth herself. As the past and present converge and Elizabeth’s grasp on reality loosens, Jane sets out to unravel her story before it’s too late
Locations
Reset- Australia - NSW
- A: Maitland town
- B: East Maitland train station
- C: Maitland art gallery
- Australia - NSW - Sydney
- D: Art Gallery of New South Wales
Travel Guide
Discover Australia via The Girl in the Painting
From the gritty reality of the Australian goldfields to the grand institutions of Sydney, this compelling novel presents a mystery that spans continents and decades as both women finally discover a place to call home.
It’s nice to see a novel where the art galleries and artistic spots of the area are so celebrated. You find out about who designed many of the buildings in Maitland and Sydney so this is a very cultural visit to Australia!
BookTrail Boarding Pass: The Girl in the Painting
Destination/location: Australia, Maitland, Sydney Author/guide: Tea Cooper Departure Time: 1906
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