Short Synopsis
Lisa Strømme brings alive the tumultuous love affair that inspired one of the most famous paintings of all time in a vivid and bewitching story of innocence, creativity, and desire.

Full Synopsis
Now that she's working as a maid for an admiral's family, Johanne thinks her carefree summers are over. She doesn't yet know that an infamous artist will lead her down a path of scorching chaos.

The admiral's daughter has become obsessed with the painter, a man years older with a dark reputation. When a forbidden affair begins, and Johanne is asked to hide more than just secrets, she must decide whether to take the risk . . .

Seen through the eyes of a young maid who finds herself drawn ever deeper into the intense relationship between her mistress and the painter, The Girl Between explores how one of the most famous paintings of all time may have been inspired by an intoxicating love affair.

"Kellgren works hard to differentiate the characters with subtle changes in accent and tone." ---AudioFile

"With careful, loving attention, Stromme transforms Munch's sketches and paintings into messages of longing." ---Booklist

“[A] bewitching debut novel . . . It’s a vivid, intoxicating blend of fact and fiction, desire and creativity.” ---The Pool