Cities of Women

Cities of Women is a historical fiction novel by Kathleen B. Jones that explores the lives of women who challenge social norms and risk their reputations and livelihoods for their passions. The novel is inspired by a decade of research and is set in the medieval backdrop of moral disaster, political intrigue, and extraordinary creativity.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 19 October 2023
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

A scholar of remarkable precision and a passionate admirer of beauty, Kathleen B. Jones has crafted an engaging and intricately woven parallel story that rivals the brilliance of the illuminated manuscripts at the heart of her novel.

Cities of Women, a profoundly moving dual narrative spanning centuries, delves into the lives of courageous women who dared to defy the societal conventions of their time, risking their reputations and livelihoods in pursuit of their passions.

In the contemporary era, we encounter Verity Frazier, a disillusioned history professor determined to prove that the artist behind the illuminated artwork in Christine de Pizans medieval manuscripts was a remarkable woman named Anastasia. As Anastasia's story unfolds against the exquisitely rendered medieval backdrop of moral turmoil, political intrigue, and extraordinary creativity, Verity's pursuit of evidence of the lost artist's existence threatens to bring her career to a catastrophic end.

Drawing inspiration from a decade of extensive research, Jones has skillfully woven together a luminous and insightful masterpiece of historical fiction, evoking the joys and pitfalls faced by medieval women artists and a modern woman who becomes captivated by medieval books.

Through her meticulous attention to detail and her unwavering passion for beauty, Kathleen B. Jones has created a literary masterpiece that transports readers to a world of historical richness and emotional depth, leaving an indelible mark on their hearts and minds.

Dimension: 228 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781684429998