Artificial Light

In pre–World War I Germany, Mimi Reventlow is a defiant woman who defies societal expectations by becoming a photographer in Laichingen. She cares for her uncle, captures the affections of a young local, and engages in a secret affair with Johann. When tragedy strikes, Mimi's world is thrown into flux, and she must decide whether to remain in her place, stay loyal to the man she loves, or follow her true calling as a photographer of roving independence.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 366 pages
Publication date: 22 September 2020
Publisher: Amazon Publishing

Germany, 1911. Certain things were expected of a woman. Defiant Mimi Reventlow had chosen to be the woman she wanted to be. For now, that was the resident, if temporary, photographer in Laichingen. Here, against the odds, in a vocation uncommon for her gender, she maintained a struggling studio. She cared for her aging uncle and mentor. She had captured the affections of a roguish young local. And she dared to engage in a secret affair with Johann, the village's prodigal son.

But when tragedy struck, Mimi's world was thrown into a state of flux. Remain in a place she called home? Stay loyal to the man she loved? Or follow her true calling, on the road, as a photographer of roving independence?

Through dizzying betrayals, breathtaking new passions—both personal and professional—and the rumors of war, Mimi's next choice could change her life once again. So could the risks. But as Mimi knew, taking risks was at the heart of all women who dreamed of a future.

Mimi's journey was filled with challenges and obstacles, but she never lost sight of her passion for photography. She traveled to remote locations, capturing the beauty of the natural world and the lives of the people she met along the way. Her photographs were powerful and evocative, and they helped to change the way that women were perceived in the early 20th century.

Despite the risks and challenges that Mimi faced, she remained determined to follow her dreams. She knew that there were many women like her who were struggling to find their place in the world, and she wanted to use her art to inspire and empower them.

In the end, Mimi's photographs became famous, and she was hailed as a pioneer in the field of photography. She had achieved her goals, and she had done it on her own terms. Mimi's story is a testament to the power of determination, passion, and the courage to follow your own path, even when it leads you into uncharted territory.

Weight: 364g
Dimension: 208 x 138 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781542008624