I'll show you what a woman can do...
Rome 1611. A jewel-bright place of change,with sumptuous new palaces and lavish wealth on display. A city where women are seen but not heard.
Artemisia Gentileschi dreams of becoming a great artist. Motherless,she grows up among a family of painters - men and boys. She knows she is more talented than her brothers,but she cannot choose her own future. She wants to experience the world,but she belongs to her father and will belong to a husband.
As Artemisia patiently goes from lesson to lesson,perfecting her craft,she also paints in private,recreating the women who inspire her,away from her father's eyes. Until a mysterious tutor enters her life. Tassi is a dashing figure,handsome and worldly,and for a moment he represents everything that a life of freedom might offer. But then the unthinkable happens.
In the eyes of her family,Artemisia should accept her fate. In the eyes of the law,she is the villain. But Artemisia is a survivor. And this is her story to tell.
Publisher: Penguin Books LtdISBN: 9780241583043Number of pages: 368Weight: 592 gDimensions: 240 x 162 x 34 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
'I could not put this book down. Every woman - and man - should read it.Shocking,gripping,Fremantle has crafted a tale that vividly evokes Baroque Italy by portraying a strong,assertive women. Splendid!'- Alison Weir
'A great female artist struggling for her voiceand for justice is brought to powerful life. Brilliantly researched,rich in detail,grippingly written,Disobedient is the novel Elizabeth Fremantle was born to write'- Elizabeth Buchan
'An exhilarating read. Through effervescent prose,Elizabeth Fremantle brings the story of artist Artemisia Gentieschi to life. Gripping,captivating,and consistently enlightening,Disobedient firmly places Gentileschi as one of the greatest female heroines in history'- Katy Hessel
'Artemisia's life was extraordinary,and so is this book. I was swept away by lush,evocative prose that transported me to a painter's studio in Rome in the 1600s. Through the eyes of a defiant and determined young woman,Fremantle weaves Artemisia's paintings into events,endowing Artemisia with the dignity,courage and honour she deserves. An unforgettable,moving and important story told with great skill and care'- Jennifer Saint
Elizabeth Fremantle in conversation with Elodie Harper
London - Trafalgar SquareThursday 30th November 19:00
Join us as we host Elizabeth Fremantle,in conversation with Elodie Harper,to discuss Elizabeth's new novel,Disobedient.
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