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Bereaved biographer Alex Forbes goes to war-ravaged Croatia to research the life of celebrity artist Zenobia de Braganza and finds herself at the centre of a family conflict over a disputed inheritance. At the Kaštela Visoko Alex uncovers a mutilated photograph, stolen letters and a story of indeterminate gender, passion and betrayal. But can she believe what she is being told? In order to discover the truth about Zenobia, Alex travels to Istria, Venice, New York and London and, in working through the narrative of Zenobia’s life, Alex begins to make sense of her own and finds joy and love in a new relationship.

What Reviewers have said about Kathleen Jones’ books

‘I found the Sun’s Companion an engrossing read, hard to put down. If you like to “disappear” into the world of a book you’ll find this a satisfying read.’
Linda Gillard, author of ‘Cauldstane’ and ‘House of Silence’

‘Poet and biographer Kathleen Jones’ move into fiction should be celebrated by readers and writers alike.’
Best-selling novelist Wendy Robertson

‘I . . quickly became captivated. I think Kathleen Jones has done a great job. . . And she has a good deal of passion herself, tho' strictly controlled. . . her use of quotes from the womens' letters etc was what I admired most. I know to my cost how hard it is to do. . . what a wonderful story it is.’
Margaret Forster [A Passionate Sisterhood]

‘Kathleen Jones (no relation) is such a good writer and never more so than when she is writing about people engaged in the creative process - sculptors and painters as well as writers.’
Biographer and novelist Julia Jones [Three and Other Stories]

Utterly gripping and I didn’t want it to end.’
Debbie Bennett [The Sun’s Companion]

‘A compelling narrative of a writer’s passion for her work’
Helen Dunmore, [Katherine Mansfield: The Story-teller]

‘I read it with huge enjoyment - I think it’s by far the best biography yet.’
Jacqueline Wilson, [Katherine Mansfield: The Story-teller]

‘It kept me reading long after I should have turned off the bedside light!’
Amazon Review [The Sun’s Companion]

‘This is an extremely well-written book, and exceptionally enjoyable. It’s difficult to put it down once started.’
The Kindle Book Review [The Sun’s Companion]