An Autobiography

A vivid memoir unfolds the extraordinary life of a woman who turned childhood sketches of miniature battles into some of the most celebrated war paintings of her era. From the tranquil lakeside of her Swiss birthplace to the bustling studios of London, she recounts the restless curiosity that propelled her from a twelve‑year‑old diarist to the artist behind “The Roll Call.” Her narrative weaves together early artistic triumphs, daring travels across Europe and beyond, and encounters with the great thinkers and creators who shaped her vision.

Beyond the canvas, the autobiography reveals her deep commitment to humanity—using her brush to document the grim realities of conflict while championing the nobler aspects of the human spirit. Sketches from the Crimean front, the Boer War, and the Great War sit alongside lighter moments of Irish countryside life, illustrating a life lived in service to both art and those left destitute by war. Listeners will find a richly illustrated, candid portrait of a woman whose courage and compassion matched the heroism she so masterfully depicted.