{"title":"Kiera Lindsey","description":"\u003cp\u003eKiera Lindsey is an acclaimed Australian historian and author, known for her vivid exploration of the past through detailed narratives and thorough research. Her work seamlessly blends academic insight with engaging storytelling, offering readers an immersive experience into the lives of historical figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLindsey's writing often delves into the realms of \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e, where she unravels the complexities of personal histories within broader social and cultural contexts. This approach makes her books both informational and deeply human, resonating with readers who appreciate history brought to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer notable work, \u003cem\u003eWild Love\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies her ability to weave together romance, history, and biography. Through this collection, Lindsey captures the raw emotions and untamed narratives of past lives, offering a new lens through which to view history. This unique style has made her a beloved figure among readers who crave insight and depth in their historical narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the world of Kiera Lindsey and uncover stories that are as enlightening as they are captivating. Her books are a gateway to the past, promising both education and entertainment for history enthusiasts and casual readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wild-love-by-kiera-lindsey-9781760296759","title":"Wild Love","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColonial lasses were expected to marry at sixteen, but she wanted to be an artist, not a wife, and she had big ambitions. She wanted to train with the best painters of her day in Europe, to elevate her sex, and to adorn her home town of Sydney with republican frescoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdelaide Ironside was the granddaughter of a convict forger, and the first locally born female professional painter to leave the colonies to train abroad. She astonished the poet Robert Browning with her 'enthusiasm and wild ways', was mentored by John Ruskin, sold her work to the Prince of Wales and won accolades in Rome and London as well as Paris and Sydney. Yet today she is largely forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this compelling biography, historian Kiera Lindsey recreates Adelaide's life and her relationship with her mother, Martha, who was her greatest supporter but who also hindered her from fully realising her ambitions. She reveals how romantic mysticism infused Adelaide's life and work, and how the rebellious ideas of the Pre-Raphaelites changed the course of Adelaide's art and career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e'An enchanting story of a brilliant young woman who lived, and died, for her art.'\u003c\/i\u003e - \u003cb\u003eSue Williams, author of \u003ci\u003eElizabeth and Elizabeth\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Meticulously researched, imaginatively written and lavishly illustrated, \u003ci\u003eWild Love\u003c\/i\u003e reconstructs with breathtaking vividness the passionate life of Adelaide Ironside and the rapidly changing world of which she was a part.'\u003c\/i\u003e - \u003cb\u003eProfessor Kevin A. Morrison, editor of \u003ci\u003eGlobal Nineteenth-Century Studies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e'This delightful book recounts the surprising experiences of women across generations, traversing the streets of colonial Sydney to the artistic salons of Rome in the pursuit of creative freedoms.'\u003c\/i\u003e - \u003cb\u003eProfessor Kate Darian-Smith, University of Tasmania\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e'This bold work of imagination and research is as startling as the wild paintings that made Ironside famous.'\u003c\/i\u003e - \u003cb\u003eWilliam Pooley, University of Bristol\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46847312822508,"sku":"9781760296759","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20354533482814.jpg?v=1758935804"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kiera-lindsey.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}