The Burning Times
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- Synopsis
- Carcassonne, France, October, 1357: Michel is a dedicated Dominican monk learning the rules of the Inquisition. He adheres to the church doctrine to rid it of heretics. In only his second inquisition, the scribe encounters Mother Marie Françoise (born Sybille) in the depths of a dungeon. She stands accused of witchcraft and will confess only to the novice. Over three days, she tells the story of Marie Sybille de Cavasulle, born with a caul over her face. She speaks of her grandmother's lessons in magic and healing, and talks of descending from a race of goddesses, all of which led her from her village to seek her future disguised as a nun searching for her people and her soul mate. In learning about her life, Michel learns about his identity. So begins an adventure full of dangers, mythology, witchcraft, and Gnosticism. Kalogridis re-creates with colorful accuracy the Inquisition, the Black Death, and the Hundred Years' War.
- Copyright:
- 2001
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 374 Pages
- Publisher:
- N/A
- Date of Addition:
- 11/21/07
- Copyrighted By:
- Jeanne Kalogridis
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Romance, Literature and Fiction
- Submitted By:
- Amber W
- Proofread By:
- Elizabeth Aldworth
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.