A mesmerizing tale of art and passion in Belle Époque France. As a woman, aspiring sculptor Camille Claudel has plenty of critics, especially her ultratraditional mother. But when Auguste Rodin makes Camille his apprentice-and his muse-their passion inspires groundbreaking works. Yet Camille's success is overshadowed by her lover's rising star, and her obsessions cross the line into madness. Rodin's Lover brings to life the volatile love affair between one of the era's greatest artists and a woman entwined in a tragic dilemma she cannot escape. "Camille Claudel is an audacious and authentic character who deserves to be remembered. Rodin's Lover is epic and unflinching-a book you won't soon forget." "Taut and engrossing." "Written with great empathy, this novel of the visceral world of Paris ateliers, of clay-stained dresses and fingernails, and talent which endures, comes vividly to life."
"From smoky cafés to clay-streaked ateliers, Heather Webb has created a vivid picture of Belle Époque Paris."
