The Portrait

by Antoine Laurain

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Avid antiques collector Pierre-Fran?is Chaumont unearths the find of a lifetime at a Paris auction house: an eighteenth-century portrait of a gentleman who looks just like him. Researching into the painting's history, he has the chance to abandon his tedious existence and walk into a brand new life . . .… (more)

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When Pierre-Francois Chaumont purchases a portrait of a man who bears a striking resemblance to himself, he is disappointed that his loved ones don‘t see the resemblance. Soon his life as he knew it unravels, but the portrait‘s secret may lead him into a different life altogether. Well written but unbelievable. (

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yourotherleft | Dec 31, 2023 |

Another great book from Antoine Laurain. While I didn't love this as much as The President's Hat, it was still a good read. The third book I have read of this author, my favourite find of 2017. I think I only have one more title to read then I'll have to wait for new releases. (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Laurain, Antoine	—	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Aitken, Jane	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Boyce, Emily	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Malafosse, Sina de	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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The Portrait

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Ailleurs si j'y suis

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2007-01

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Avid antiques collector Pierre-Fran?is Chaumont unearths the find of a lifetime at a Paris auction house: an eighteenth-century portrait of a gentleman who looks just like him. Researching into the painting's history, he has the chance to abandon his tedious existence and walk into a brand new life . . .

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