War Artist Brand-new for 2024, the next captivating, historical novel from Jan Casey about a female war artist in World War 2.
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Jan Casey's novels, like her first – The Women of Waterloo Bridge – explore the themes of how ordinary people are affected by extraordinary events during any period in history, including the present. Jan is fascinated with the courage, adaptability and resilience that people rise to in times of adversity and for which they do not expect pay, praise or commendation. Jan is also interested in writing about the similarities as opposed to the differences amongst people and the ways in which experiences and emotions bind humans together. Jan was born in London but spent her childhood in Southern California. She was a teacher of English and Drama for many years and is now a Learning Supervisor at a college of further education. When she is not working or writing, Jan enjoys yoga, swimming, cooking, walking, reading and spending time with her grandchildren. Before becoming a published author, Jan had short stories and flash fictions published.<p>Readers love Jan Casey:<br /><br />'Excellent! Jan has written a memorable story about a war time artist that’s so descriptive you are completely immersed in it. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Sybil is an extraordinary woman taking on this...' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*<br /><br />'[A] captivating, heart wrenching saga... I adamantly recommend' - 5* reader review<br /><br />'A story of courage and hope' - 5* reader review<br /><br />'I love this book... This book drew me in straight away and I just wanted to keep on reading until I finished it. A lovely story' - 5* reader review<br /><br />'The book is full of fervor and the characters grow from beginning to end! I could not put the book down!' -</p>
- 5* reader review,
I was gripped from the beginning by the War Artist which explores an area of the war that I knew nothing about beforehand. I found the character of Sybil endearing and quite inspirational in her bravery and determination. I loved the camaraderie between Sybil and the other women artists and her mentor, Dame Lily and felt that her loneliness, the not knowing where her husband Graeme was and her mixed feelings towards him were realistically and sympathetically described. Best of all though, was the on/off relationship with Iggy, which had me reading faster towards the end. More please
- Jan Hurst,