An Equal Stillness Av Francesca Kay

<p><b><h>Winner of the Orange Award for New Writers 2009</h><br><br>Artist, lover, wife, mother: can one woman be them all?</b><br><br>Born in 1924, Jennet Mallow grew up with a disillusioned mother and a father haunted by memories of war. But Jennet has a talent - and a passion - for art. When she meets the handsome painter David Heaton they begin a tempestuous affair which takes them from the dank terraces of London to a bohemian artistic community in St Ives. But as Jennet''s career flourishes, her relationship with David suffers - with potentially tragic consequences . . . <br><b><br>''The most beautiful, accomplished debut I have read for a long time . . . It is a powerful novel by a supremely talented artist'' OBSERVER <br><br>''Enchanting . . . exquisitely written'' DAILY EXPRESS<br><br>''A masterful portrait of a woman forging an unexpectedly dazzling career against the backdrop of familial duty'' EASY LIVING</b></p>