In thirteenth-century France, a female poet endures the chaos of the Albigensian Crusade in this novel by the author of Eleanor of Aquitaine. A holy war is sweeping France, razing cities and destroying the peaceful lives of those considered heretics. Sybille d'Astarac, born to pampered luxury, is a gifted female troubadour. But her poems grow dark as the Catholic crusade seeks to eradicate her sect. In the face of massacre, can Sybille survive the Inquisition? Will her love songs? A work of stunning historical fiction,Sybilledisplays Marion Meades pitch perfect understanding of strong women facing the harsh realities of life in medieval times. As Robin Morgan, author ofThe Anatomy of Freedom, writes, this book is ';an inspiration for women and an illumination for all readers.'
| ISBN: | 9781497602205 |
| Publication date: | 1st April 2014 |
| Author: | Meade, Marion |
| Publisher: | Open Road Media |
| Format: | Ebook |
In thirteenth-century France, a female poet endures the chaos of the Albigensian Crusade in this novel by the author of Eleanor of Aquitaine. A holy war is sweeping France, razing cities and destroying the peaceful lives of those considered heretics. Sybille d'Astarac, born to pampered luxury, is a gifted female troubadour. But her poems grow dark as the Catholic crusade seeks to eradicate her sect. In the face of massacre, can Sybille survive the Inquisition? Will her love songs? A work of stunning historical fiction,Sybilledisplays Marion Meades pitch perfect understanding of strong women facing the harsh realities of life in medieval times. As Robin Morgan, author ofThe Anatomy of Freedom, writes, this book is ';an inspiration for women and an illumination for all readers.'
Sybille features in the following genres: Modern and Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Sybille is available in Paperback, Ebook
Sybille was written by Meade, Marion and published by Open Road Media
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