Pandora
Title: Pandora
Author: Jilly Cooper
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Corgi Books
ISBN: 0-552-14850-4
Language: English
Pages: 752
Dimensions: Approximately 19.7 x 10.9 x 4.8 cm
Publication Date: June 1, 2003
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Condition: Good
Description: In Pandora, Jilly Cooper delves into the intricate lives of the Belvedon family, a lineage deeply entrenched in the art world. The narrative begins in 1944 when Lieutenant Raymond Belvedon discovers a mesmerizing painting of Pandora by Raphael in a Normandy chateau. This artwork becomes a silent witness to the family's passions, betrayals, and secrets over five decades. Central to the story are Raymond's tempestuous wife, Galena, and their four children: the manipulative Jupiter, the reclusive Alizarin, the charismatic artist Jonathan, and the rebellious Sienna. The plot thickens with the arrival of Emerald, a captivating stranger claiming to be a long-lost family member, and her enigmatic American boyfriend, Zach, whose interest in the Raphael painting adds layers of intrigue. The tale weaves through various locales, including Vienna, Geneva, Paris, New York, and London, culminating in a thrilling quest to recover the stolen masterpiece. Cooper's signature blend of romance, humor, and drama offers readers a captivating journey through the highs and lows of the art world.
Title: Pandora
Author: Jilly Cooper
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Corgi Books
ISBN: 0-552-14850-4
Language: English
Pages: 752
Dimensions: Approximately 19.7 x 10.9 x 4.8 cm
Publication Date: June 1, 2003
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Condition: Good
Description: In Pandora, Jilly Cooper delves into the intricate lives of the Belvedon family, a lineage deeply entrenched in the art world. The narrative begins in 1944 when Lieutenant Raymond Belvedon discovers a mesmerizing painting of Pandora by Raphael in a Normandy chateau. This artwork becomes a silent witness to the family's passions, betrayals, and secrets over five decades. Central to the story are Raymond's tempestuous wife, Galena, and their four children: the manipulative Jupiter, the reclusive Alizarin, the charismatic artist Jonathan, and the rebellious Sienna. The plot thickens with the arrival of Emerald, a captivating stranger claiming to be a long-lost family member, and her enigmatic American boyfriend, Zach, whose interest in the Raphael painting adds layers of intrigue. The tale weaves through various locales, including Vienna, Geneva, Paris, New York, and London, culminating in a thrilling quest to recover the stolen masterpiece. Cooper's signature blend of romance, humor, and drama offers readers a captivating journey through the highs and lows of the art world.
Title: Pandora
Author: Jilly Cooper
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Corgi Books
ISBN: 0-552-14850-4
Language: English
Pages: 752
Dimensions: Approximately 19.7 x 10.9 x 4.8 cm
Publication Date: June 1, 2003
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Condition: Good
Description: In Pandora, Jilly Cooper delves into the intricate lives of the Belvedon family, a lineage deeply entrenched in the art world. The narrative begins in 1944 when Lieutenant Raymond Belvedon discovers a mesmerizing painting of Pandora by Raphael in a Normandy chateau. This artwork becomes a silent witness to the family's passions, betrayals, and secrets over five decades. Central to the story are Raymond's tempestuous wife, Galena, and their four children: the manipulative Jupiter, the reclusive Alizarin, the charismatic artist Jonathan, and the rebellious Sienna. The plot thickens with the arrival of Emerald, a captivating stranger claiming to be a long-lost family member, and her enigmatic American boyfriend, Zach, whose interest in the Raphael painting adds layers of intrigue. The tale weaves through various locales, including Vienna, Geneva, Paris, New York, and London, culminating in a thrilling quest to recover the stolen masterpiece. Cooper's signature blend of romance, humor, and drama offers readers a captivating journey through the highs and lows of the art world.