Lady with a Bouquet of Carnations

The miniature by Holbein, known as «Lady with a Bouquet of Carnations», is the center of a real battle at a London auction. Catherine Lorimer manages to outmaneuver her competitors, but instead of triumph, she feels anxiety and emptiness. The... venture with the miniature is a huge gamble, and if it fails, Catherine will find herself on the brink of bankruptcy. Moreover, Catherine is lonely: the person dearest to her, her niece, will soon get married and leave her. The portrait of a beautiful but unhappy woman captivates the new owner… But will it happen that she herself repeats the fate of Holbein's model?
In addition to the novel «Lady with a Bouquet of Carnations», the collection includes three novellas by the famous writer — «Night Watchings», «Enchanted Snow», and «Woman of the Earth».

Author: Арчибальд Кронин

Printhouse: Azbuka

Series: Азбука-классика

Age restrictions: 16+

Year of publication: 2025

ISBN: 9785389289185

Number of pages: 672

Size: 180х116х28 mm

Cover type: soft

Weight: 322 g

ID: 1711007

The miniature by Holbein, known as «Lady with a Bouquet of Carnations», is the center of a real battle at a London auction. Catherine Lorimer manages to outmaneuver her competitors, but instead of triumph, she feels anxiety and emptiness. The venture with the miniature is a huge gamble, and if it fails, Catherine will find herself on the brink of bankruptcy. Moreover, Catherine is lonely: the person dearest to her, her niece, will soon get married and leave her. The portrait of a beautiful but unhappy woman captivates the new owner… But will it happen that she herself repeats the fate of Holbein's model?
In addition to the novel «Lady with a Bouquet of Carnations», the collection includes three novellas by the famous writer — «Night Watchings», «Enchanted Snow», and «Woman of the Earth».

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