Sex and the City of Ladies

Lisa Hilton’s audiobook continues the dialogue about gender and greatness initiated by medieval writer Christine de Pisan, who famously defended women's reputation over six centuries ago. As Hilton explores the lives of influential women from history, she is visited by three renowned figures—Cleopatra, Lucrezia Borgia, and Catherine the Great—seeking to understand their excluded legacies. Through this engaging narrative, the book offers a thoughtful reassessment of historical reputations, challenging distortions and biases from the past.