Epstein Norwegian bestseller

January 19, 2012

The Painter From Shanghai by Jennifer Cody Epstein has been a hit with Norwegian readers. It was the seventh bestselling title in Norway in 2011 and was on the bestseller list for 33 weeks. Published by Front Forlag, it topped the bestseller list at number one in March and spent 30 consecutive weeks in the top 15 positions on the bestseller lists. It has also been a success for Thaning & Appel in Denmark, who published in 2010.

Based on a true story, The Painter From Shanghai tells the captivating tale of one woman's journey from a life from a life of prostitution to the art studios of Shanghai and Paris. It is an exquisite evocation of a fascinating time and place, with a breathtaking heroine at its heart.

Published in the US by Norton and in the UK by Penguin, The Painter From Shanghai has been translated into 14 languages across the world.