Inspired by the life of Julia Margaret Cameron, "Afterimage "is the bold and provocative story of Annie Phelan, a maid in the home of Isabel and Eldon Dashell. Isabel is experimenting with the new medium of photography, and is inspired by Annie, who becomes her muse. The two form a close relationship, but when Eldon devises his own plans for the young maid, Annie nearly loses herself, until disaster reveals her power over the Dashells' work and hearts.

Author Biography

Helen Humphreys is the author of four collections of poetry and a previous novel, " Leaving Earth," which won the Toronto Book Award and was a New York Times Notable Book. She lives in Kingston, Ontario.