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The Towers of Tuscany

By: Carol M. Cram
Narrated by: Angela Dawe
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Sofia is trained in secret as a painter in her father's workshop during a time when women did not paint openly. She loves her work, but her restless spirit leads her to betray her extraordinary gifts to marry a man who comes to despise her for not producing a son.

After Sofia's father is crushed by his own fresco during an attack motivated by a vendetta, Sofia realizes she must escape her loveless marriage. She flees to Siena, where, disguised as a boy, she paints again. When her work attracts the notice of a nobleman who discovers the woman under the dirty smock, Sofia is faced with a choice that nearly destroys her.

Meticulously researched settings and compelling characters are united with a strong heroine in this rich portrait of medieval Italy.

©2014 Carol M. Cram (P)2014 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved. Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction
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ok story but great performance. Story line I felt was a little flimsy and unfinished but overall it was alright.

great performance!

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A glimpse into a different time and place. It was tough for women who wanted to follow a different path like Sophia. Her story is heartbreaking yet beautiful. It feels like she faced tragedy after tragedy. When the story line jumped back & forth in time it was off putting at first but you get used to it & it was nice to experience Sophia’s childhood learning her art.

A different life

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