A Portrait in Shadow

In this captivating audiobook, Artemisia Gentileschi journeys to Florence, seeking a sanctuary for her artistic talents amidst fierce opposition from the male-dominated Accademia, the city’s elite guardians of magical art. As she navigates a world where artists infuse their creations with life essence for healing and inspiration, Artemisia finds allies in prominent figures like Galileo and Cristina de’ Medici. However, as her past and a looming threat from an incendiary preacher complicate her aspirations, she faces a pivotal choice between vengeance and her dream of an enduring legacy.