THE BLUE, A Novel by
Nancy Bilyeau
Using actual people and events as the basis, Bilyeau has
written an engrossing tale of spying, treachery, art, porcelain making, kings
and kingdoms. Blue is a difficult color
to create for artists and porcelain makers. It was on of the last colors to be
made for artists (late 28th century) and was greatly prized.
Genevieve, an English Huguenot who desired to be an
historical artist, is the well-developed main character. She is surrounded by
chemists seeking the color blue, spies seeking the color blue, kings and
pottery makers seeking the color blue and those willing to kill to help or
hinder them. The intricate plot is thick with chicanery and populated with such
personages as Madame de Pompadour, King Louis XV, and the founders of Sèvres and Derby porcelain. Of course romance blooms as well.
Book groups who are interested in history, art, or romance
will find this tale engrossing and will lead to good discussions.
5 of 5 stars
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