Judith May Evans
Siena Writer
Colours of Siena
Longlisted Debut Crown 2024
Historical Writers Association
'Enthralling and exciting story of an innately modern woman struggling in a medieval world'
Barry Walsh, Author, The Pimlico Kid and Danny Boy - HarperCollins.
'Found myself drawn into Clara's world and willing her to overcome the many obstacles thrown in her path. A great read!
Natalie Gordon, Cumbrian Author
Love, intrigue, murder - it's all there. Rich in social and historical detail, especially of the development of art at the time. Thoroughly recommended.
M Silver, Amazon reviewer
Out 30 November 2025
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In a quiet village outside Siena, the New Year turns 1365, and ambitious Anna finds herself falling for her childhood friend, the idealistic Martino.
Around them, the world is in turmoil. Cities fight for power. The Pope wants his former lands returned. The future St Caterina of Siena yearns to reform corruption in the church. And ruthless English mercenary Sir John Hawkwood rampages round Italy, leaving fire and ruin in his wake. When he descends on their village, Anna and Martino are torn apart, their lives changed forever.
This sweeping story of saints and sinners, politics and war, loyalty and love will be enjoyed by fans of Sarah Dunant's work and Maggie O'Farrell's The Marriage Portrait.
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ABOUT
Judith May Evans is a captivating storyteller with a passion for Siena.
Writing of inspirational women fighting for their place within the confines of the medieval world, she creates an evocative portrait of medieval life.
Perhaps even enticing readers to visit the book's settings, and view them through the eyes of her vibrant characters.
After a vivid dream showed her writing on a hillside in Tuscany, Judith gave up corporate life and found a writing home outside Siena.
A reformed world traveller, who visited some 150 countries, she is now an enthusiastic, year round, Lido swimmer.
Mother of two and grandmother of four, she lives in London.
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