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The greatest loss we may ever experience is that of ourselves. From the author of the award-winning, bestselling Essie's Roses comes an imaginative, emotional portrait of the secret side of grief and the deep bonds and secrets between mothers and daughters. Three women centuries apart set out to escape a colorless life, connected by one of the most controversial, beloved artists in the world: Claude Monet. But at what cost?Missouri, 2014. Sophie Noel, an emerging artist and daughter of renowned artist Josephine de Lue, holds an extraordinary imagination, but a year after the unexpected deaths of her father and husband, she cannot imagine a way to "move on" from loss-or the buried childhood memory trying to resurface that would have torn her family apart. To cope with grief and the temptation to leave it all behind, Sophie escapes into a painted world of color and light venting her anxiety to an old childhood friend-an imaginary one: French Impressionist artist, Claude Monet.Paris, 1865. Camille Doncieux is captivated by the rebirth of Paris and the rebellious artists who wage war against tradition and the government's censorship at the annual art exhibition at the Paris Salon. Behind the windows of her father's luxurious dress shop, Camille plots a rebellion of her own after meeting three bold artists who will change her life forever: Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, and Frédéric Bazille. But in Paris, where a young woman's life is ordered and controlled, a family secret and Camille's quest for love and fame may cost her everything, perhaps even the man she loves.From an eclectic town in Missouri to the stunning backdrop of 19th-century Paris at the height of the Impressionist art movement, Water Lily Dance is a heartbreaking, heart-mending tale of loss, love, and second chances.… (plus d'informations)
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A story of heartbreak, loss and second chances, Michelle Muriel gives us a beautiful story of three courageous women, centuries apart. Two timelines – one in 2012 Missouri and the other in 1865 Paris. The link between the two – artist Claude Monet and his garden.
The strength of the book lies in its relationships, especially those between mothers and daughters. I found several “pearls of wisdom” throughout the book, the greatest being “My dear, we do not move on from grief; we move through it.” The book is one of great emotion often presented subtly and quietly.
Thirty-five-year-old Sophie is grieving the loss of her father, husband, and mother over a short time span. The loss of her mother was especially difficult for her as there was an enchantment between Sophie and her mother – i.e., instead of lullabies there were stories of sleepy fairies who “know the right berries to use to invite sweet dreams”. Sophie tries to bear her grief alone and finds herself unable to trust. Thus, she often seeks solace with her imaginary friend, none other than Claude Monet.
Eighteen-year-old Camille is torn between the loving bond she has with her father and sister and her socially unacceptable love with Monet. Like Sophie, Camille is stubborn yet courageous. She is adamant that “I do not need a man to tell me who I am…to give me purpose.” But when family secrets are revealed she is left shaken.
Muriel writes with a heightened sense of smell, taste, and sight thus drawing the reader in. The characters are endearing. Delightful Annabel was probably my favorite but I also loved Renoir – who was considered a “player” by others, but Camille saw his beautiful heart. I felt a sense of resolution and contentment as I bid these characters adieu. ( )
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The greatest loss we may ever experience is that of ourselves. From the author of the award-winning, bestselling Essie's Roses comes an imaginative, emotional portrait of the secret side of grief and the deep bonds and secrets between mothers and daughters. Three women centuries apart set out to escape a colorless life, connected by one of the most controversial, beloved artists in the world: Claude Monet. But at what cost?Missouri, 2014. Sophie Noel, an emerging artist and daughter of renowned artist Josephine de Lue, holds an extraordinary imagination, but a year after the unexpected deaths of her father and husband, she cannot imagine a way to "move on" from loss-or the buried childhood memory trying to resurface that would have torn her family apart. To cope with grief and the temptation to leave it all behind, Sophie escapes into a painted world of color and light venting her anxiety to an old childhood friend-an imaginary one: French Impressionist artist, Claude Monet.Paris, 1865. Camille Doncieux is captivated by the rebirth of Paris and the rebellious artists who wage war against tradition and the government's censorship at the annual art exhibition at the Paris Salon. Behind the windows of her father's luxurious dress shop, Camille plots a rebellion of her own after meeting three bold artists who will change her life forever: Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, and Frédéric Bazille. But in Paris, where a young woman's life is ordered and controlled, a family secret and Camille's quest for love and fame may cost her everything, perhaps even the man she loves.From an eclectic town in Missouri to the stunning backdrop of 19th-century Paris at the height of the Impressionist art movement, Water Lily Dance is a heartbreaking, heart-mending tale of loss, love, and second chances.
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The strength of the book lies in its relationships, especially those between mothers and daughters. I found several “pearls of wisdom” throughout the book, the greatest being “My dear, we do not move on from grief; we move through it.” The book is one of great emotion often presented subtly and quietly.
Thirty-five-year-old Sophie is grieving the loss of her father, husband, and mother over a short time span. The loss of her mother was especially difficult for her as there was an enchantment between Sophie and her mother – i.e., instead of lullabies there were stories of sleepy fairies who “know the right berries to use to invite sweet dreams”. Sophie tries to bear her grief alone and finds herself unable to trust. Thus, she often seeks solace with her imaginary friend, none other than Claude Monet.
Eighteen-year-old Camille is torn between the loving bond she has with her father and sister and her socially unacceptable love with Monet. Like Sophie, Camille is stubborn yet courageous. She is adamant that “I do not need a man to tell me who I am…to give me purpose.” But when family secrets are revealed she is left shaken.
Muriel writes with a heightened sense of smell, taste, and sight thus drawing the reader in. The characters are endearing. Delightful Annabel was probably my favorite but I also loved Renoir – who was considered a “player” by others, but Camille saw his beautiful heart. I felt a sense of resolution and contentment as I bid these characters adieu. (