In 1755, the famous Portuguese tile maker P&ecirc;ro Manuel Pires is empathetic to a fault. He is dedicated to freeing slaves with the proceeds of his art and hiring the freed to work in his tile factory, triggering rage and repercussions from a competitor.<br /><br />P&ecirc;ro harbors a female artist whose risqu&eacute; creations keep the shop&rsquo;s works in demand by Lisbon&rsquo;s elite. The success of her designs does not sit well with one of P&ecirc;ro&rsquo;s longtime workers, bringing him and his loved ones under the menacing eye of the Inquisition, with threat of imprisonment and closure of his shop.<br /><br />Risking his life and liberty, P&ecirc;ro is determined to push forward. But on All Saints Day, November 1st, Portugal is struck by earthquakes, tidal waves and massive fires, and P&ecirc;ro loses what is most dear to him. Will he escape? Or stay to fight for freedom and the future?<br /><br />A historical novel set in 18th century Lisbon, Cut From The Earth is a riveting story of courage, determination and survival.