
The Portrait of Mrs. Charbuque
Jeffrey Ford's The Portrait of Mrs. Charbuque (2002) is a historical fantasy novel. Key subjects include artists, portrait painters and serial murderers.
It has been published in 4 editions.
It runs to roughly 320 pages — 5–6 hours of reading at an average pace.
Awards & lists
- ✦World Fantasy Awards 2003 — Best Novel (nominee)
- ✦Locus Awards 2003 — Best Fantasy Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote The Portrait of Mrs. Charbuque?
The Portrait of Mrs. Charbuque was written by Jeffrey Ford and first published in 2002.
What genre is The Portrait of Mrs. Charbuque?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy.
How long is The Portrait of Mrs. Charbuque?
The median edition has 320 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Portrait of Mrs. Charbuque?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, The Night Circus and Stardust.
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