THE PORTRAIT

Justine Eyre narrates this intriguing audiobook about two women who share a love for the same man. When he suffers a stroke and is lying in a coma in his London mansion, Valeria Costas, an author known for using details of her own life in her short stories, tries to get closer to him by commissioning his artist wife, Isla, to paint her portrait. As Valeria becomes increasingly involved with Isla and her children, the question of what Isla knows about Valeria's relationship with her husband arises. As the tension builds, Eyre's reading gives both women a sense of vulnerability. Eyre's sympathetic tone and steady pacing will keep listeners feeling empathy for the suffering of both women right through the stunning ending. J.E.S. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2021]