THE THINGS WE DON’T SAY by author Ella Carey is a July 2018 release by Lake Union Publishing.
Laura had her
grandmother’s painting as collateral for her loan. Then she finds that the painting
could be a fake. What would happen now? Would Laura be able to prove that the
painting is real and painted by the famous painter? She’s determined to uncover
all the secrets surrounding this.
On a parallel
storyline we read about Laura’s grandmother Emma Temple and her life events
leading to the painting of her portrait.
THE THINGS WE DON’T SAY is an interesting story. It has drama, love, sex and scandal. Author Ella
Carey once again brought this well-written story to the readers. This story is
thrilling to read as you encounter mysteries and suspense.
Highly
recommended for all readers.
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The Things We Don't Say
Ella Carey
Reviewed by Helen
This is a compelling story of love and secrets a story lasting over sixty years through two world wars it brings to life the bohemian lifestyles of two very talented artists Emma Temple and Patrick Adams and the circle of artists that surrounded them and the way they lived, and the special painting that ended up being part of a mystery that brings another two people together, make yourself comfortable for this one you will not want to put it down.
Emma Temple a talented artist lived a life as a pacifist easy going caring but strong in her own way, she married and had a son but her husband was never the love of her life that would be renowned artist Patrick Adams, but even though he too loved her he could never love Emma the way she loved him. They lived a bohemian lifestyle sharing house as a group in London and in Sussex travelling and painting theirs was an open love, when Patrick decided to paint a portrait of Emma this became so famous that years later after Patrick’s death it caused a mystery that needed to be solved.
Laura is Emma’s granddaughter a talented musician, who loves her ninety year old grandmother very much, Emma is the last of the famous artists circle still alive and has allowed Laura to use the portrait as collateral for a loan to study music, when it is discovered that the painting may not be the original, this of course starts a lot of rethinking by Emma about the man she loved and brings us closer to a lot more people and brings Laura in contact with art assessor Ewan.
This is a really moving story deep in history and a wealth of fabulous characters and what and how they lived through sixty years the loves the gorgeous artwork and their layback lifestyles, it had me turning the pages as I got to know Emma and Patrick and Laura and the families I loved them all, I loved their personalities and cheered them on with what they went though, there is lots of emotional affairs with different people, but above all there is love a true love that lasts many years. MS Carey has again taken me on a journey that is captivating and I highly recommend it, thank you MS Carey for another keeper.
5/5 stars for a fabulous story
Expected publication: July 1st 2018 by Lake Union Publishing
The Things We Don't Say
Ella Carey
Reviewed by Helen
This is a compelling story of love and secrets a story lasting over sixty years through two world wars it brings to life the bohemian lifestyles of two very talented artists Emma Temple and Patrick Adams and the circle of artists that surrounded them and the way they lived, and the special painting that ended up being part of a mystery that brings another two people together, make yourself comfortable for this one you will not want to put it down.
Emma Temple a talented artist lived a life as a pacifist easy going caring but strong in her own way, she married and had a son but her husband was never the love of her life that would be renowned artist Patrick Adams, but even though he too loved her he could never love Emma the way she loved him. They lived a bohemian lifestyle sharing house as a group in London and in Sussex travelling and painting theirs was an open love, when Patrick decided to paint a portrait of Emma this became so famous that years later after Patrick’s death it caused a mystery that needed to be solved.
Laura is Emma’s granddaughter a talented musician, who loves her ninety year old grandmother very much, Emma is the last of the famous artists circle still alive and has allowed Laura to use the portrait as collateral for a loan to study music, when it is discovered that the painting may not be the original, this of course starts a lot of rethinking by Emma about the man she loved and brings us closer to a lot more people and brings Laura in contact with art assessor Ewan.
This is a really moving story deep in history and a wealth of fabulous characters and what and how they lived through sixty years the loves the gorgeous artwork and their layback lifestyles, it had me turning the pages as I got to know Emma and Patrick and Laura and the families I loved them all, I loved their personalities and cheered them on with what they went though, there is lots of emotional affairs with different people, but above all there is love a true love that lasts many years. MS Carey has again taken me on a journey that is captivating and I highly recommend it, thank you MS Carey for another keeper.
5/5 stars for a fabulous story
Expected publication: July 1st 2018 by Lake Union Publishing
