The Passion of Artemisia - by Susan Vreeland (Paperback)

The Passion of Artemisia is a captivating novel that delves into the life of the talented Renaissance painter, Artemisia Gentileschi.

Vreeland's masterful storytelling brings to life the struggles and triumphs of this remarkable woman, from her public humiliation in a rape trial at the age of eighteen to her marriage of convenience, motherhood, and growing fame as an artist.

Set against the stunning backdrops of Rome, Florence, Genoa, and Naples, inhabited by historical characters such as Galileo and Cosimo de' Medici II, this novel offers a glimpse into Artemisia's soul and her unwavering passion for art.

With Vreeland's unsentimental prose, Artemisia becomes a fictional heroine you won't soon forget.

Don't miss out on this inspiring story of one woman's lifelong struggle to reconcile career and family, passion and genius.