The Magpie

Sue Roe’s first book was a novel inspired by works of art including Picasso’s L’Attente, a painting that continues to fascinate her. Since then she has published books on Gwen John, the Impressionist painters; and (in her latest book, In Montmartre), the circle that revolved around Picasso in his early years. The experiences of poring over documents in the Musee Rodin, exploring the villages where the Impressionists lived and wandering the lanes of Montmartre have infused her poetry as well as her biographies, as have the personal experiences which are woven through The Magpie.