It is 1901 in the Cornish port of Falmouth and Henry Scott Tuke, the eminent marine artist, many of whose paintings feature the naked bodies of local boys, is obsessed with Orion Goss, a handsome, bashful, young market garden assistant. Orion, a devout if unenthusiastic Methodist, refuses to be painted but, gradually overcoming his fear of the artist's reputation, dares to show him his own, tentative attempts at drawing. As their friendship develops Falmouth's other famous marine artist, the austere Catholic, Charles Napier Hemy, fears that Henry's emotions may overcome his normal restraint but the real threat comes from Orion's father and brother, violent drunks with volatile tempers and dangerous friends. When, on the night of Edward VII's coronation, Orion is beaten senseless it is clear that the two artists must take action if they are to protect his life
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Indigo Dreams Publishing
ISBN-13
9781907401893
eBay Product ID (ePID)
128814644
Product Key Features
Book Title
The Improbable Story of Orion Goss
Author
Vicky Woodcraft
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2012
Genre
Historical
Number of Pages
294 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
198mm
Item Width
129mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Vicky Woodcraft
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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