Book description
In this passionate and atmospheric debut novel, Elizabeth Hickey reimagines the tumultuous relationship between the Viennese painter Gustav Klimt and Emilie Floge, the woman who posed for Klimt's masterpiece The Kiss -- and whose name he uttered with his dying breath. Vienna in 1886 was a city of elegant cafes,…
- Coming soon!
Why read it?
1 author picked The Painted Kiss as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I adore Klimt's masterpiece The Kiss, and when I saw that this book was about the model for the painting, I knew I needed to read it.
The relationship between model and artist feels genuine and provides an enjoyable reading experience.
From Irene's list on books inspired by famous art or artists.
If you love The Painted Kiss...
The High House
The Victorian mansion, Evenmere, is the mechanism that runs the universe.
The lamps must be lit, or the stars die. The clocks must be wound, or Time ceases. The Balance between Order and Chaos must be preserved, or Existence crumbles.
Appointed the Steward of Evenmere, Carter Anderson must learn the…
Want books like The Painted Kiss?
Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like The Painted Kiss.
Share your top 3 reads of 2025!
And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.
1,350
readers submitted
so far, will you?
📚 If you like The Painted Kiss, you might also like...
Holy Terror Quickened
Before the events of Holy Terror, there was a quickening. This prequel carries readers back to the dawn of creation, following Thumos - the last angel made by God, appointed as Heaven's right hand of vengeance - through the defining moments of Scripture.
From Noah and the Flood to…
No, You're Crazy
When sixteen-year-old Ashlee Sutton's home life falls apart, she is beset by a rare mental illness that makes her believe she's clairvoyant. While most people scoff at her, she begins demonstrating an uncanny knack for sometimes predicting the future, using what could either be pure luck or something more remarkable.…
