Cut from the Earth

Set against the backdrop of 18th-century Lisbon, "Cut from the Earth" follows Pêro Manuel Pires, a compassionate tile maker dedicated to freeing slaves through his art, amid societal upheavals and personal peril. As he navigates conflicts involving the Inquisition, artistic expression, and societal injustice, a devastating series of natural disasters tests his resilience and resolve. This historical novel explores themes of courage, determination, and survival in a tumultuous time.