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The Ecliptic
The Ecliptic | Benjamin Wood
The mesmerising new novel from the acclaimed author of The Bellwether Revivals: a rich and immersive story of love, obsession, creativity and disintegration. On a forested island off the coast of Istanbul stands Portmantle, a gated refuge for beleaguered artists. There, a curious assembly of painters, architects, writers and musicians strive to restore their faded talents. Elspeth 'Knell' Conroy is a celebrated painter who has lost faith in her ability and fled the dizzying art scene of 1960s London. On the island, she spends her nights locked in her blacked-out studio, testing a strange new pigment for her elusive masterpiece. But when a disaffected teenager named Fullerton arrives at the refuge, he disrupts its established routines. He is plagued by a recurring nightmare that steers him into danger, and Knell is left to pick apart the chilling mystery. Where did the boy come from, what is 'The Ecliptic', and how does it relate to their abandoned lives in England?
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Ukishore
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Now ,I am reading and writing my Mec practical notes for the session dec2018 to dec 2021 ,And I know that this will help me for better experience about knowledge on Economics

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802Librarian
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Friends and family converged in my hometown this past weekend, so I spent a lot of time with a 5 and 3 year old and also did some touristy things. I still managed to spend about 15 minutes in my favorite bookstore though, where I found this. I usually can‘t resist books set in artists‘ colonies or schools.

Suet624 Where was the horse racing? 6y
802Librarian @Suet624 Saratoga Springs NY. I hadn‘t been in years because us “locals” usually avoid Saratoga in August. But I‘d forgotten how beautiful the grounds are and how fun it is to bet 🐎 (edited) 6y
Suet624 How far away is Saratoga from you? 6y
802Librarian @Suet624 About 2.5 hours. 6y
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suzanne.literarylife
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ladym30 Adorable! 6y
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ingredientx
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Scored this sweet stack at the community book sale today!

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shawnmooney
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BOOKMAIL!

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shawnmooney
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BOOK MAIL!

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RunANC
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Highly recommend for the artist type. Was engrossed.

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Jules54
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I am at a loss as to how to describe or evaluate this compulsive and well-written book-it's a fascinating exploration of the artistic process and what happens when inspiration is lacking and isolation and desperation takes over. I would love to hear what other readers make of this highly original novel. I would definitely recommend it.

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Jules54
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Not posted for such a long time but I'm almost done with this wonderfully written book & will be sorry to finish it & return it to the library-I loved The Bellwether Revivals and recommended it to everyone and I will be doing the same with this novel-hope Mr Wood is busy writing another original tale!

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Jules54
The Ecliptic | Benjamin Wood

Not posted for such a long time but I'm almost done with this wonderfully written book & will be sorry to finish it & return it to the library-I loved The Bellwether Revivals and recommended it to everyone and I will be doing the same with this novel-hope Mr Wood is busy writing another original tale!

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RunANC
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If I had chosen differently, and carried out my plan to take a factory job alongside my mother, I might never have painted again. But how much worse off would I have been to live without art than to have it consume me and spit out my bones?

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capriciousreader
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Jane MacFarlane is an EXCELLENT reader.

shawnmooney I'm so curious about this book! I want to hear what you think when you're finished! 8y
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Lupita.Reads
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Captivating novel about art, love, loss and the boundaries of reality and fantasy. I read this slowly and enjoyed every bit of Wood's writing. Looking forward to reading more by him. Must read for all art lovers.

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Lupita.Reads
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"But how much worse off would I have been to live without art than to have it consume me and spit out my bones? There are still days when I count up all the sewing-machine needles I could have packed instead."

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shawnmooney
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Sounds interesting, and how about that cover?

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