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

Length1h 52m

About this audiobook

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.

Exploration

Adventure

Mystery

Political Intrigue

Hero

Conspiracy

Family

Betrayal

Hidden Identity

Identity

Journey

Coming of Age

Royalty

Audiobook details

GenreHistorical Fiction

Length1 hr 52 mins

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

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 audiobooks by Eleanor Vance