CITIES OF WOMEN

Three talented narrators transport listeners from the 14th to the 21st century as Jones's novel reveals the struggles of women to be seen and heard throughout history. Elisabeth Lagelée, the voice of Beatrice, speaks with intelligence and determination as Beatrice struggles to achieve her artistic dreams in the face of society's limited expectations. Mia Barron brings the historical figure Christine de Pizan to life as she gains success as a poet and court writer in the medieval French court of Charles VI. Barron gives her a powerful voice as she fights to be recognized. Lauren Ezzo brings listeners into the 21st century as she gives Verity a strong voice in her quest to prove the female identity of the illuminator of de Pizan's writings. N.E.M. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2023]