Invite to a FREE in-person and Zoom book event in English in Lisbon Friday, November 12 at 6 pm at Portugal’s second oldest bookstore Ferin Livraria!

You can also join us by Zoom! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82554478355
Meeting ID: 825 5447 Passcode: historical

Join myself and author Julieta Almeida Rodrigues to explore pivotal 18th century Portuguese history in our historical novels CUT FROM THE EARTH and ELEONORA AND JOSEPH: Passion, Tragedy, and Revolution in the Age of Enlightenment.

I will be speaking on what is know in Portuguese tile art history circles as the tailend of the “Great Joanine Production”, contributions of Africans and their descendants in the tile arts, and The Great Lisbon Earthquake of 1755. Julieta will share about the tumultuous times and key Portuguese historical figures of the “Enlightenment” in both Europe and the United States.

The event will be moderated by University of Lisbon 18th century specialist Professor Silvia Chicó and Art History Professor Luisa Capucho who is a preeminent scholar of Portuguese tile who will be present. I fielded questions with her for many years while writing my novel. Join us in person or online on Zoom!