Isabela's Way

By Shelley Irwin

Published February 16, 2026 at 10:23 AM EST

Michigander Barbara Stark presents her third book.

Michigander Barbara Stark presents her third book, Isabela's Way, powerfully evoking the era of Inquisition in Portugal and the courage of the conversos. A coming of age tale of resistance, love, and danger. We talk to Barbara.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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