A sister gone. A mystery uncovered.
Only the artists hold the answers . . .
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Part mystery, part historical fiction, this engrossing novel celebrates the artistic talents of early women painters, the deep bonds of sisterhood, the muse that is beautiful scenery, and the determination of one young woman to discover the truth, to protect an artistic legacy, and to give her sister the farewell she deserves.
The Artist Colony is an entertaining escape to Carmel-by-the-Sea from the safety of your home.
Inside The Sketch Box from Carmel-by-the-Sea
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PRAISE
“The Artist Colony is bold, creative, and unexpected—all the things nice ladies weren’t supposed to be when they escaped to Carmel-by-the-Sea to make art without criticism. FitzPatrick, a descendant of one of those feisty female pioneers, has honored her family legacy and entertained her fans with a fast-paced whodunnit that is equal parts loving tribute and killer thriller.”
— Meredith May, author of The Honey Bus and Loving Edie
"...an exquisite whodunit, set to the backdrop of beautiful Carmel, California....A captivating historical fiction with Intrigue, makes for a thrilling page turner of a mystery."
—Gwendalynbooks blog
"...FitzPatrick deftly pulls the reader into her story. She richly sets a scene, painting beautiful Carmel-by-the-Sea with an artist’s eye for detail....I very much enjoyed Sarah, and especially enjoyed getting to know Ada Belle through Sarah’s eyes. I almost wish that we could have a prequel to The Artist Colony, just so I could spend a bit more time with Ada Belle. I felt that the supporting characters added some fun to the storyline as well, which is always a nice surprise. The story moved along quickly, without any lulls. And there were plenty of twists, turns and thrills..."
—pursuingstacie blog
“The Artist Colony is a sumptuous ride through the Carmel-by-the-Sea, circa 1920, as Sarah Cunningham, newly arrived from Paris, attempts to uncover the truth about her sister’s mysterious death. Atmospheric and delicious, FitzPatrick delivers a thrilling page-turner woven with artistic flourish. This exquisite novel does not disappoint! Highly recommended!”
— Michelle Cox, author of the Henrietta and Inspector Howard series
"It’s 1924 and a young woman journeys to Carmel, California, to learn more about her sister’s sudden death. She soon learns that the bohemian arts colony is anything but idyllic, as she’s confronted by flagrant racism and intimations of murder. FitzPatrick has written a vivid historical novel with an absorbing mystery at the center of it, and I was riveted."
— Elizabeth McKenzie, author of The Portable Veblen
"The dramatic landscapes of Carmel, beautifully depicted by FitzPatrick, are central to the plot, whose blow-by-blow story keeps us gripped to the final revelation of Ada’s murderer . . . a must-read novel for anyone who loves historical fiction, art, detective stories, and the West Coast."