Following Ophelia

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Pub Date 9 Mar 2017 | Archive Date 30 Jan 2018
Little Tiger Group | Stripes Publishing

Description

When Mary Adams sees Millais’ depiction of the tragic Ophelia, a whole new world opens up for her. Determined to find out more about the beautiful girl in the painting, she hears the story of Lizzie Siddal – a girl from a modest background, not unlike her own, who has found fame and fortune against the odds. Mary sets out to become a Pre-Raphaelite muse, too, and reinvents herself as Persephone Lavelle. But as she fights her way to become the new face of London’s glittering art scene, ‘Persephone’ ends up mingling with some of the city’s more nefarious types and is forced to make some impossible choices.
Will Persephone be forced to betray those she loves, and even the person she once was, if she is to achieve her dreams?

When Mary Adams sees Millais’ depiction of the tragic Ophelia, a whole new world opens up for her. Determined to find out more about the beautiful girl in the painting, she hears the story of Lizzie...


Available Editions

EDITION Paperback
ISBN 9781847158109
PRICE £7.99 (GBP)
PAGES 400

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I'd heard Following Ophelia mentioned by quite a few fellow booksellers and really liked the sound of this book, even though YA historical fiction is not my typical read.

I'm so glad I decided to read it as I became thoroughly engrossed in Mary's world and was sad to finish this beautiful yet sad story of a girl inspired by Millais's Ophelia, the model & painter Lizzie Siddal, and most importantly, Mary's desire to make a better life for herself.

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