DISOBEDIENT – IN UK STORES
An exhilarating novel. Through effervescent prose, Elizabeth Fremantle brings the story of artist Artemisia Gentileschi to life. Gripping, captivating, and consistently enlightening, Disobedient firmly places Gentileschi as one of the greatest artists and heroines in history.
KATY HESSEL (bestselling author of The Story of Art Without Men)
KATY HESSEL (bestselling author of The Story of Art Without Men)
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I was so glad to see Artemisia's story told, for the dignity, honour and recognition given to her bravery and talent in this novel, and I was swept away in the 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. JENNIFER SAINT (bestselling author of Ariadne & Elektra)
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The descriptive power of the novel transported me straight to the heart of Renaissance Rome with some passages so beautiful I had to read them twice. Fremantle’s Artemisia is passionate, brilliant, absolutely true to herself and is now one of my favourite fictional characters of all time. ELODIE HARPER (bestselling author of The Wolf Den)
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HOT OFF THE PRESS...THE FRENCH FIREBRAND TRAILER HAS LANDEDDISOBEDIENT IN BEST OF 2023 – BBC CULTURE AND TIMES BOOKS OF THE YEARDisobedient by Elizabeth Fremantle
"Dazzling" says The Times of Elizabeth Fremantle's latest novel Disobedient, which tells the story of the great Renaissance painter Artemisia Gentileschi. Set in Rome in the 17th Century, it follows the story of Artemisia's childhood and her dreams of becoming an artist, and then the event that would disrupt her life and see her put on trial. The Times continues: "Fremantle breathes new life into history. Artemisia is a powerful protagonist, and Disobedient is taut, fast-paced and as painterly as its heroine's canvases." AP News says: "The attention to detail – so necessary in a narrative filled with painters – is absolutely engrossing. Disobedient was everything I'd hoped for and so much more. Fremantle has immense talent and tells the story of an amazing and inspiring woman with wit and certainty." (LB) https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20230420-12-of-the-best-books-of-the-year-so-far-2023 The Times Books of the Year www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-best-historical-fiction-books-of-2023-r256pfmtn
FIREBRAND LATESTRelease date, cast, plot and everything you need to know
Among the many films that have piqued the interest of cinephiles at the Cannes Film Festival this year, the Tudor drama Firebrand has been one of the most talked-about.
The film was directed by Karim Aïnouz of Brazil and features Alicia Vikander of Tomb Raider in the role of Catherine Parr, the last wife of the notorious King Henry VIII of England, played by Jude Law. The video will show how she endured the ruthless monarch’s torture and how determined she was to evade the death penalty, much like Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard. So far, this is all the information we have for Firebrand. Firebrand Release DateIn the United States, Firebrand will be released on June 21, right in the middle of the summer blockbuster season. When it premiered at the festival, the picture received rave reviews. According to reports, the cast and crew that were there were given an eight-minute standing ovation. A video of the standing ovation during the premiere has gone viral online. A nomination for the Palme d’Or has been extended to the picture. Firebrand Cast
During the bloody Tudor era, Katherine Parr—King Henry VIII’s sixth and last wife—is appointed regent while the despot king fights abroad. Following her radical Protestant convictions, Katherine has made every effort to promote a new future. Upon his return, the King, who is becoming more sick and paranoid by the day, unleashes his wrath on the radicals, accusing Katherine’s childhood friend of treachery and then having her burned at the stake. Katherine is battling for her life while terrified and heartbroken, but she must pretend it doesn’t exist. An air of secrecy permeates the royal residence. Everyone is waiting for the queen to make a mistake so that Henry may crown her like his previous spouses. “Will Katherine, for the love of King and country, give in to what’s inevitable when the future we hope for is threatened by tyranny?” From Asap Land. Read the full article here.asapland.com/firebrand-release-date-cast-plot-and-everything-you-need-to-know/139424/ Elizabeth Fremantle on
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Translated into Thirteen LanguagesQUEEN'S GAMBIT – now in SpanishWatch the Lady – French language edition, coming March 20thA new edit of QUEEN'S GAMBIT to be published as FIREBRAND summer 2024The new edition – Firebrand – will be published in the UK and the US to tie in with the release of the film adaptation by Penguin in the UK and Simon & Schuster in the US. "For this new edition," Elizabeth says, "I have not altered my original narrative, rather I have polished it, tidied the writing and honed the style. I have also given the text room to breathe by separating it into more chapters and dividing the whole into four parts. Since Queen’s Gambit was published, I have written six more historical novels and my craft has developed as my knowledge as a writer has broadened. So I hope this editorial work has added clarity and fluency."
Watch out for the brand new cover reveal and if you simply can't wait for the new edition, you can find the original below. THE HONEY AND THE STINGTHE POISON BED – a Times Book of the YearWATERSTONES SAYS – Warning: this book may well take over your summer. Think Gone Girl meets The Miniaturist.THE GIRL IN THE GLASS TOWER – a Times Book of the YearDon't Miss the Other Two Books in Elizabeth Fremantle's Tudor TrilogyPRAISE FOR ELIZABETH FREMANTLE
Fremantle has taken a fascinating poisoning case, a toxic blend of glamour, intrigue and ambition, and breathed new life into it. I doubt if I shall read a more deliciously sinister historical novel this year (Andrew Taylor) • Beautifully written... what Hilary Mantel fans should read while they wait for the final part of her trilogy (The Bookseller) • A top-notch literary thriller The Telegraph • A novel of extraordinary power (Books Monthly) • Spellbinding (People Magazine) • A sumptuous epic saturated in the politics of the time (Metro) • Five star historical fiction (Daily Mail) • A major new voice in historical fiction (The Bookseller) • A powerful debut (The Guardian) Not sure why my Twitter feed isn't displaying correctly at the moment but you can find me there via the button below |