Phoenix - The Painter's Daughters Novel - BBC Radio 2 Selection

Experience a powerful and haunting historical novel set in 1759 Ipswich. The Painter's Daughters follows the lives of sisters Peggy and Molly Gainsborough, who share an inseparable bond. As they navigate their world, they observe their father's artistry and their mother's management of the family books, all while exploring the muddy fields of their home. This award-winning debut has earned significant acclaim, including winning the MSlexia Novel Competition and being selected for the BBC Radio 2 Book Club. Renowned authors such as Hilary Mantel and Tracy Chevalier have praised the writing for being beautifully rendered and engaging. If you enjoy transporting historical fiction with a gripping plot, this novel offers an immersive journey into the past that readers find hard to put down.