Dawn Tripp Libri

In 1916, Georgia O'Keeffe is a young, unknown art teacher when she travels to New York to meet Stieglitz, the famed photographer and art dealer, who has discovered O'Keeffe's work and exhibits it in his gallery. Their connection is instantaneous. O'Keeffe is quickly drawn into Stieglitz's sophisticated world, becoming his mistress, protégé, and muse, as their attraction deepens into an intense and tempestuous relationship and his photographs of her, both clothed and nude, create a sensation. Yet as her own creative force develops, Georgia begins to push back against what critics and others are saying about her and her art. And soon she must make difficult choices to live a life she believes in

The story revolves around Jane Weld, who was only eleven when her father, Luce, vanished in 1957, leaving behind an empty skiff and his belongings. The mystery deepens when, three years later, his skull is discovered with a bullet hole, sparking speculation about his murder. The small New England town is rife with gossip, particularly about Luce's rumored affair with Ada Varick and the jealousy of her husband, unraveling a tale of intrigue and tragedy that impacts Jane's life profoundly.

1957 verschwindet Janes Vater, und Gerüchte über seinen Tod machen die Runde. Fast 50 Jahre später wird die Suche nach der Wahrheit neu entfacht, als Janes Tochter Marne sich in einen von Adas Söhnen verliebt. Währenddessen treffen sich Jane und Ada wöchentlich zum Scrabble und enthüllen unausgesprochene Geheimnisse.