The Kiss

by JoanLingard (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2002

  $4.34

  During a school study trip to Rodin's Paris an Edinburgh art teacher becomes embroiled in an affair with one of his students. The repercussions lead to drastic changes in his own life and a re-evaluation of his ideas and motivations. A touching story about relationships, families, love and art set explored through the lives and work of Rodin and his muse, Gwen John. Allison & Busby are thrilled to have taken on this moving tale from one of the UK's most respected children's authors.

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  Paperback
  2003

  $3.25

  When Cormac, an Edinburgh-based art teacher and sculptor, tries to transmit his passion for Rodin to his pupils he finds his words tend to fall on stony ground. There is one exception: fifteen years old, beautiful and fiercely intelligent, Clarinda Bain is his keenest and most ardent student. On a school trip to Paris she becomes obsessed by the work and life of Gwen John, in particular by her affair with Rodin. When she begins to mirror this relationship by becoming obsessed herself with her own mentor, Cormac's life as a teacher and husband is suddenly thrown into confusion. Compelling and exquisitely written, The Kiss is a study of artistic and sexual obsession by a writer at the height of her powers.