THE YOUNG MADONNA
Every prayer answered comes at a price. Every gift hides a secret.
Mary Elle is an aspiring American artist whose life changes after a haunting encounter with the young Madonna she recreates on canvas.
Suddenly, she finds herself in Paris, swept into the glittering world of international art and a passionate affair with a wealthy collector.
Fame, fortune, and acclaim seem almost too good to be true. Everything she's ever dreamed of is finally within reach.
But every fairy tale has a dark side.
As disturbing mysteries begin to surface, Mary Elle discovers that her extraordinary artistic gift may come with a terrifying price.
Her search for answers takes her across Europe, into the Holy Lands, and finally to Rome, where the darkness she's been trying to escape threatens to turn deadly.
Caught between the life she's always wanted and the ordinary world she left behind, Mary Elle must uncover the truth before it's too late.
Is her gift a miracle? Or a curse that could cost her everything?
READY TO UNRAVEL MARY ELLE'S MYSTERY?
THE PAINTING THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING
An extraordinary gift. A mysterious vision. A dangerous discovery.
Mary Elle thought her paintings might open doors to a new life. She never imagined one would draw her into a mystery stretching from Paris to Rome.
As her artistic success grows, so does the danger surrounding her.
Some masterpieces hold more than meets the eye.
REVIEWS
"This was a love story in so many ways and I am just grateful to have read it, learned from it and feel awe at the writers gift."
—Rondee, Amazon Customer
"This is one of the best stories I have ever read. The life of the Virgin Mary has never been depicted like this, through the eyes of a young innocent painter."
—Amazon Customer
“An amazing story about the life of a young woman who painted the Virgin Mary's story as confided to her in visions. This novel was truly creative and well-written. I highly recommend it.”
—Vicki