Publications by Julie Asparro
The Vision
Historical fiction novel about a painting's origin and restoration
Published in 2026 from Vanguard Press
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The Vision (Vanguard Press, 2026)
Art conservator Maria endeavors to restore a master painting from the Renaissance. As she repairs the mysterious portrait, she battles with grief and impending vision loss. Haunted by the past, with time running out, Maria toils to undergo transformation amid the healing beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
Salvatore, a brilliant young painter from fifteenth century Italy, strives to capture the otherworldly beauty of his subject. With a breaking heart, he must create a masterpiece that will transcend time and immortalize his beloved muse.
The two artists' destinies intertwine across time and space, as they both seek to live with devotion and integrity. The Vision by Julie Asparro is a vibrant and illuminating novel about memory, legacy, and the true value of art.
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While the Water is Stirring (2023)
Historical fiction
How Long Must We Wait For Liberty?
Edna is an artistic young woman. When family secrets are revealed and sudden tragedies upend her life, Edna begins a search for freedom and meaning. She becomes swept up in the controversial suffrage movement, while America verges on the brink of the First World War. Amid social and political turmoil, Edna attempts to come into her own as an artist, seeking lasting empowerment. A meditation on the nature of personal and political change, While the Water is Stirring paints a portrait of life in 1916 New York City.