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Sofia's Story: Portraits in Blue - Book Four Kindle Edition

by Penny Fields-Schneider (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 696 ratings
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The loss of her child leaves Sofia Tomlinson broken in mind and spirit. What is wrong with her, that everyone she loves dies? Convinced her husband, Jack, is also in danger, Sofia makes the agonising decision to leave him and return to the home of her childhood.
On the ocean crossing, Sofia’s fragile state draws the attention of fellow traveller Marcus Edmunds, a psychologist whose professional interest soon becomes personal. Despite his efforts to dissuade her, Sofia sets forth for Malaga where she plans to reunite with her father and brother—a journey thwarted by Franco’s brutal grip on Spain and Hitler’s march across Europe.
Determined to forge an independent life for herself, Sofia joins the British Nursing Service, but the battlefronts of World War Two offer no relief from her agonising past. When the ever-steadfast Marcus presents her the chance for happiness, she realises it is an offer she should not ignore.
Will Sofia accept the hope he so willingly offers, or will ghosts of her past continue to haunt her?

Sofia’s Story is the fourth book in the Portraits in Blue Series. It is a tale of love, loss and redemption set in the early 20th century against a backdrop of bohemian art worlds and the theatres of World War Two across the globe.
Other books in the series include:
The Sun Rose in Paris (Book One)
Shattered Dreams (Book Two)
Searching for Sofia (Book Three)
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09M7WL834
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ PFS Publishing; 1st edition (January 31, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 31, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1934 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 696 ratings

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Penny Fields-Schneider

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PENNY FIELDS-SCHNEIDER worked as a Registered Nurse before completing a Bachelor of Arts and Diploma of Education, and henceforth, redesigning her life as a secondary teacher. An avid reader from a very young age, Penny has always aspired to write. In recent years, Penny became seduced by the world of art, dabbling with brushes and paint, attending courses and visiting galleries. Her love of art inspired the writing of her first novel, which grew into the Portraits in Blue series. In unfolding the journey of her fictitious character, Jack Tomlinson, she has relished researching the 1930s art worlds of London, Paris, Spain and Australia. Penny is passionate about creating works of historical fiction that leave readers with a deeper understanding of the art world as well as taking readers on emotional journeys into the joy and heartbreak that comes with family, friendship and love.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Bonnie Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best and most intriguing series I have ever had the pleasure of reading…I loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024
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A combination of geography my husband would have loved A history lesson and an in-depth insight into the horror of war. But….what a wonderful tearjerker of a love story and a happy ending. Thank you!!!
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KC, IHM
5.0 out of 5 stars From Frustration to Elation
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2023
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Hearing Sophia's story was so frustrating at first, and I'm a therapist! Emotions need to be processed & trauma makes that journey harder. I wish the author would have tied in the Spanish beliefs of magic & guilt as part of the heritage & story. Great resolution of emotions in the midst of WWII ~ thank you, Penny!
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L. Owens
5.0 out of 5 stars fascinating finish to the series
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2023
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I loved Sofia’s story. Interesting to see the part women played in the war. Her tragic past led to a commitment to help.
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Marianne OShields
5.0 out of 5 stars Sophia’s Story
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2022
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Finally, we learn what happened to Sophia after Scotty’s death and funeral, when she disappears for years. She sails for London and while on the ship meets a man who is a psychiatrist who realizes her awful pain and paranoia. This leads to her eventual recovery, years later.
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Ronald R. GutheryGuth
5.0 out of 5 stars an excellent series of novels!
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2022
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I have seldom enjoyed any book series more than these four books. They are extremely well written & the characters pull you in to the beautiful, fascinating, sad & happy story; which takes place in all the lands that my wife & I love.
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MarySue
5.0 out of 5 stars The most amazing saga.
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2022
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As an American child of World.War Two, I am constantly overwhelmed by the many stories that are still being told, today. The story ofJack and Sofia captivated me from the minute I opened Book 1 all the way through to the hoped For happy ending. Thank You.
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Tammy L
5.0 out of 5 stars Heart-Warming Series
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2022
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I thoroughly enjoyed all four books in the series. It’s been at least a year since I read the first three but I was drawn right back into the story and enjoyed reading it from Sophia’s perspective.
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P. Blevins
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful ending to a great series
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2022
Sofia’s Story: Portrait in Blue Book Four is by Penny Fields-Schneider. This is the final book in this series and it is absolutely fantastic.
This book tells what happened when Sofia leaves Melbourne and how it seems she just disappeared. Her heart is broken over the death of Scotty and the thought that Jack blames her. She packs a suitcase with borrowed clothes and leaves. She goes to St. Patrick’s to see the priest but the church is closed. As she waits, it starts to rain and she gets scared. She develops amnesia about Scotty and what happened. Eventually, she ends up in a women’s shelter and then in a mental hospital. One of the doctors wants to do a lobotomy on her while another does not. He thinks she can be saved without being that drastic.
Her adventures take her to London and on a long and painful journey to the past. She endures the Civil War in Spain and then gets caught up in World War II. Will she ever find her way back to Jack or will he even want her? Has he gone on with his life?
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5.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't put it down!
Reviewed in Canada on August 30, 2023
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I absolutely loved this whole series. It was cleverly written. Penny Fields-Schneider was able to bring forth to life, the characters, destinations, and of course the artworks.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sofia’s story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2023
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Excellent enjoyed very much all of the four books .
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Kim Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Sofia's story
Reviewed in Australia on March 5, 2024
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Wow! It was a heart renching story. Full of drama. How love could still be in the back of Sofia's very confused mind. A beautiful story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The book arrived very quickly- and it is an amazing read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 5, 2023
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It was quickly arrived
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Rosemarie Toynbee.
5.0 out of 5 stars Adored every page of this book by Penny.
Reviewed in Australia on November 15, 2022
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Oh wow!! Now I feel sad, I have read all 4x books in the series. Sofia's Story is so captivating. Loved her time in England. Fascinated about her nursing experience in Egypt. Penny captured the essesence and horrors of war, also the strength of everyone working desperately to make the smallest of difference to other fellow human beings. The art, magnificent. A truly supurb and well reasurched book.
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