Book Two of the Portraits in Blue Series, Shattered Dreams continues talented young artist, Jack Tomlinson's story.

With his eyes now opened to experiences outside those of his conservative upbringing, Jack realises that a life dedicated to painting offers opportunities he cannot ignore. Boldly, he abandons the unappealing career that awaits him in Australia. Instead, Jack accompanies Sofia and Andres to their home in Malaga, Spain. Whilst Jack finds joy in days spent painting alongside Andres, his relationship with Sofia is marred by cultural differences and misunderstandings.

The happiness they find is compromised by tragedy and economic circumstances, and Jack encourages Sofia to leave the home she loves. Returning to Australia, they are soon captivated by the magnetic personality of Melbourne's inspiring, albeit unconventional, tonalist artist, Justus Jorgensen.

Enthusiastic to share his dream, they join Justus' group of loyal supporters to create Montsalvat, an alternative style artist's retreat set amid Australian bushland. Although the bohemian lifestyle offered by Montsalvat fulfills Jack's dreams, the emerging dark side of Justus' personality becomes overwhelming. As Jack and Sofia are forced to reconsider their future, tragedy strikes, and Jack discovers that happiness can be very fragile.

Shattered Dreams is the third book in the Portraits in Blue Series, which traverses bohemian art worlds, including the Bloomsburys' Sussex, Hemmingway's Paris, Picasso's Malaga and the Eltham of the Montsalvat artists, in an epic tale of passion and heartbreak, family and art.

Other books include:

The Sun Rose in Paris: Book One - Portraits in Blue Series

Shattered Dreams: Book Three - Portraits in Blue Series