In 1755, the famous Portuguese tile maker P 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. P ro harbors a female artist whose risqu creations keep the shop's works in demand by Lisbon's elite. The success of her designs does not sit well with one of P ro'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. Risking his life and liberty, P 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 ro loses what is most dear to him. Will he escape? Or stay to fight for freedom and the future? A historical novel set in 18th century Lisbon, Cut From The Earth is a riveting story of courage, determination and survival.