Historical Fiction

The Cartographer's Daughter: A Novel of the Age of Exploration

Eleanor Vance

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Length1h 52m

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his novel follows the journey of Isabella, the brilliant but unacknowledged daughter of a renowned 16th-century Portuguese cartographer. As her father's eyesight fails, Isabella secretly takes over the intricate work of mapmaking, navigating not only the treacherous political landscape of the court but also the burgeoning scientific discoveries that challenge the known world. Her maps, though attributed to her father, guide the most ambitious voyages of the era, and she must fight to protect her legacy and her life.

Audiobook details

GenreHistorical Fiction

Length1 hr 52 mins

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FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateJul 22, 2025

LanguageEnglish

1Chapter 1: The Scent of Distant Shores

10Chapter 10: The Ghost Fleet

2Chapter 2: The Envoy's Eye

11Chapter 11: The Clandestine Voyage

3Chapter 3: The Unspoken Accord

12Chapter 12: The Depths of Deception

4Chapter 4: The Whispers of the Workshop

13Chapter 13: The Second Secret

5Chapter 5: A Shadow in the Archives

14Chapter 14: The Monastery’s Shadow

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6Chapter 6: The Unveiling of the Gyre

15Chapter 15: The Unveiling of the Truth

7Chapter 7: The Serpent in the Garden

16Chapter 16: The King's Judgment

8Chapter 8: The Weight of a Hidden Mark

17Epilogue: The Uncharted Future

9Chapter 9: The Envoy’s Bargain

About the author

Eleanor Vance

Eleanor Vance is a critically acclaimed author known for her meticulously researched and emotionally resonant historical fiction. A former history professor, she left academia to pursue her passion for storytelling, believing that the most compelling narratives often lie hidden in the margins of official records. Her works are celebrated for their rich historical detail, complex female protagonists, and elegant prose.View all by Eleanor Vance