Shadow is a Colour as Light is

<p><strong style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Over a century after C��zanne's death his art still obsesses and enraptures.</strong></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>And for the characters in this multifaceted novel the painter's work is of crucial significance.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>In Hong Kong will billionaire art collector Walter and his son ever be reconciled? In Liverpool will artist Nick find peace? In New York can Joel and Sophie mend their relationship with the help of C��zanne's work in the Metropolitan Museum?</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Through these multiple narratives Michael Langan deftly explores human relationships and asks: can art ever save us?</span></p><h2>Praise for <em>Shadow is a Colour as Light is</em>:</h2><p><strong style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>'A dazzling journey through grief love passion and dependency with human frailty at its centre... I adored it!' - Celia Anderson author of <em>59 Memory Lane</em></strong></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>'Running through is a clear passion for art and an insightful understanding of the human heart and what it desires. 'Shadow is a Colour as Light is' is a truly beautiful read and as with the best of books I felt grateful to have spent time in its richly realised world.' - Kerry Hudson <em>The Big Issue</em></strong></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>'Its exploration of how art moves us - how it speaks to our fears our failings our fantasies - is one that everyone should read' - Joe Heap author of <em>The Rules of Seeing</em></strong></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>'As detailed and beautiful as a C��zanne painting this is a rich and complex story of family love and grief' - Annie Lyons author of <em>The Happiness List</em></strong></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>'I cannot recommend this exquisite book highly enough...Michael's writing is every bit as beautiful and moving as the Cezanne paintings that inspired his story. His book is a skilful and moving exploration of how art touches people's lives. An absolute treasure!' - Ruth Hogan author of <em>The Keeper of Lost Things</em></strong></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Michael Langan</strong><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> has a PhD in Creative Writing and is a former university lecturer. Born and raised in Liverpool Michael now lives with his husband an artist in Lisbon.</span></p>