The Portraitist

Based on a true story, this audiobook follows Adélaïde Labille-Guiard’s determined quest to establish herself in 18th-century Paris’s competitive art scene, battling a talented rival and navigating personal and professional challenges. As she gains prestigious recognition and royal commissions, her world is upended by political upheaval with the onset of the French Revolution. Amidst growing danger and uncertainty, Adélaïde must adapt to a rapidly changing world to secure her future and her life.