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An enjoyable historical novel. In 16th century Italy daughters of nobility were well married off if their families could afford sizeable dowries, or they were shipped off to a convent to be brides of Christ. The story follows the life of Serafina as she is forced to enter the convent. An amazingly well written, fascinating tale of not only Serafina but other nuns within the convent some also forced but some through choice. A mixture of convent politics, herbal medicine, religious outlooks and the emotional journey of the characters who come alive as you read. Highly recommended, had me googling more about the fascinating convent lives.
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