The Rebel Nun | 
pickMedieval historical fiction imagining why the infamous nun uprising of The Holy Cross in 589 might have taken place. Sister Clotilda leads a group of nuns to sanctuary when the newly appointed (not elected, as was usual) abbess grows abusive with power. Increasing limits on women in the Church makes this difficult. A fascinating read with more likely answers than given by men of the day.
TW: sexual assault, religious sexism, and violence
Trying to finish up a few last books before tomorrow
Starting the day with some iced coffee and historical fiction
pickBased on the skeletal facts of a convent rebellion during the Middle Ages, Charlier conveys just how precarious women‘s positions were and how few their choices. Many a woman entered religious life out of necessity and not by calling.
This book may be offensive to some as both the Church and Christianity are not painted in a glowing light. (Not to mention men!)
My Kindle is in my bedroom where my MIL is napping. 😅Thank god for the Kindle app on my phone!
Despite the heat advisory, I‘m outside enjoying one of my cherished reading times of the day. 😎 Happy Hour!
Really enjoying this book so far, but I‘m not too far in. Hoping it doesn‘t get too political because I can‘t keep all the names and motives straight.
pickA slower-paced Medieval story (6th century). The author presents a real woman in history, Clotild, who was born to a King and a peasant. Her status meant she would never be recognized as full royalty, and she was sent to be a nun for her own safety. She and other nuns staged a rebellion to try and change their dismal conditions. The dark, cold, miserable convent came alive to me while I was reading. The Author‘s Note is particularly fascinating.
Clotild‘s family tree at the beginning of The Rebel Nun is so beautifully done!!
There is also a beautiful #bookmap of the Kingdom of the Franks. The book is set in the 500-600‘s.
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