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  • The Purple Shadow

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The Purple Shadow Kindle Edition

by Christopher Bowden (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars (6)
A beautifully crafted, atmospheric and absorbing story with a strong sense of place and a compelling cast of characters. In the years before the war, Sylvie Charlot was a leading light in Paris fashion with many friends among musicians, artists and writers. Now she is largely forgotten. Spending time in Paris during a break in his acting career, Colin Mallory sees a striking portrait of Sylvie. Some think it is a late work by Édouard Vuillard but there is no signature or documentary evidence to support this view.
The picture has some unusual qualities, not least the presence of a shadow of something that cannot be seen. Perhaps the picture was once larger. Colin feels an odd sense of connection with Sylvie, who seems to be looking at him, appealing to him, wanting to tell him something. Despite a warning not to pursue his interest in her portrait, he is determined to find out more about the painting, who painted it, and why it was hidden for many years.

Colin’s search takes him back to the film and theatre worlds of Paris and London in the 1930s – and to a house in present-day Sussex. As he uncovers the secrets of Sylvie’s past, her portrait seems to take on a life of its own.
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  1. Print length
    116 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publication date
    September 22, 2016
  5. File size
    1.5 MB
  6. Page Flip
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  7. Word Wise
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01JLMD7N4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amolibros
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 22, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 116 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars (6)

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4.7 out of 5 stars
6 global ratings

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  • Stephanie Jane (Literary Flits)
    5.0 out of 5 stars A compelling mystery with a superb sense of place
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2020
    Format: Kindle
    The Purple Shadow is a wonderfully compelling novel that kept me hooked from the very first page until the last. I loved that it is written from the point of view of a flaneur which I felt added a real depth to its sense of place and, as a result, to the overall atmosphere of this story. Paris between the wars absolutely came alive to me so I could clearly envisage Sophie at the height of her fame and also imagine the two eras in scenes where their locations overlapped. Bowden's sharp observations and deft portrayals draw attention to beautiful design details such as wrought-iron railings on a balcony or the exact way in which a fabric drapes which made reading The Purple Shadow such a rich experience, perfectly in keeping with the artistic storyline itself.

    The mystery itself was not at what I expected so was all the more fascinating for that. There are moments where, as a reader, I wasn't sure how much of what I was told I should actually accept as truth, and memorable characters, particularly some of the cameo roles, who felt as real as if I were genuinely sitting beside Colin watching these scenes play themselves out rather than reading their words in a book. I am amazed I had not heard of Christopher Bowden's work before and am delighted to learn he already has another five stories published. On the strength of how much I loved reading The Purple Shadow, I think I have several more literary treats awaiting me.
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  • Jessica
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Purple Shadow
    Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2022
    Format: Kindle
    The Purple Shadow by Christopher Bowden is a beautifully written story. The pace is steady– not too fast, not too slow. It’s just right to keep the reader invested in where the story is going.

    I think my favorite part of this story is just how atmospheric it is. It’s absorbing and compelling because the writing just sucks you in and places you inside the story. There is a real sense of place as Paris comes alive on the pages.

    The mystery was unexpected. I had an idea of what was going on but I was wrong, which was fantastic. I really enjoy a twisting, turning mystery that keeps you on your toes. Really well crafted.

    Overall, The Purple Shadow was an excellent read. I will definitely keep my eye out for more from this author and would recommend checking this one out.

    Thank you to Zooloo’s Book Tours for the free review copy. All opinions are my own and unbiased.
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  • Enjoyingbooksagain
    4.0 out of 5 stars Mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2022
    Format: Paperback
    This is a short and easy to read mystery wrapped up in a painting which Actor Colin Mallory sees at a dinner party and suddenly becomes quite fascinated with. The painting is of a leading dress designer but there is something else that draws him in and makes him want to learn more about it However there is no signature on it so he needs to find out who painted it but he’s warned not to look into it because he may uncover some secrets that were meant to be hidden
    The author makes you feel like your in Paris in the 1930’s and following Colin on this Journey to find out more about this painting makes a interesting story to read
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