The Last Nude
The Last Nude
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Paris, France • 1920s
2012
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Last Nude by Ellis Avery follows a young American woman, set in 1920s Paris, who becomes a muse for a famous painter. The narrative explores themes of art, passion, and identity through the evolving relationship between the artist and her model.
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The Last Nude by Ellis Avery is praised for its lyrical prose and historical detail, vividly capturing 1920s Paris through the relationship between painter Tamara de Lempicka and her muse. Critics commend its evocative writing and rich atmosphere. Some find its pacing uneven and narrative focus occasionally scattered. Overall, it is a sensuous and intriguing historical novel.
Who Should Read The Last Nude?
Readers of The Last Nude by Ellis Avery are likely to appreciate historical fiction with rich, evocative settings and strong, complex female protagonists. Fans of Sarah Waters' The Paying Guests or Paula McLain's The Paris Wife will find the novel's exploration of 1920s Paris, art, and romance particularly appealing.
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Novel • Fiction
Paris, France • 1920s
2012
Adult
18+ years
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