Art, history, lies and family secrets are at the heart of another stunning debut Aussie novel I recently had the utter pleasure of reading. 

Lisa Medved’s mesmerising novel, The Engraver’s Secret is the story of two women linked over the span of 400 years through a mysterious map and a family secret.

Set between Antwerp in the Spanish Netherlands in the 1620’s and the Antwerp of Belgium in the present day, The Engraver’s Secret centres of the stories of Antonia Vorsterman and Charlotte Hubert - who share some common traits - a passion for art, their intelligence and fiercely independent natures. 

A rich, fascinating and vividly drawn story that I was genuinely sorry to finish. 

I was thrilled to welcome Lisa to the podcast recently.