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THE PAINTED GIRLS by Cathy Marie Buchanan
I very much enjoyed this historical novel about three gutsy sisters growing up in the world of the theatre and ballet in 1880s Paris. This is a frank and gritty story of poverty in both the material and emotional lives of the three main characters. It covers themes of selfishness as well as selflessness. The reader may form preconceptions about the young protagonists but then be surprised
by the ultimate paths they venture along.
The excellent description of l878 lower
class Paris serves as a believable back-
drop and the author masterfully presents
the three unique personalities of the young sisters and their mother who has
given up on living her life. Wonderful book by the award-winning author Cathy Marie Buchanan. I give it a 4.5.
by the ultimate paths they venture along.
The excellent description of l878 lower
class Paris serves as a believable back-
drop and the author masterfully presents
the three unique personalities of the young sisters and their mother who has
given up on living her life. Wonderful book by the award-winning author Cathy Marie Buchanan. I give it a 4.5.
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