Description
In ninth-century England, a young woman named Joan defies societal constraints and the expectations of her time. Driven by a thirst for knowledge and a desire for a life beyond the confines of her village, she embarks on a perilous journey disguised as a boy. Her sharp intellect and unwavering faith lead her to the hallowed halls of scholarship, where she rises through the ranks of the Church, eventually achieving an unprecedented position of power. This epic tale explores themes of identity, faith, and the enduring strength of the human spirit against the backdrop of a tumultuous historical era.
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paperback
Random House Digital, Inc.
Published Jan 1, 1997
450 pages
ISBN: 9780345416261
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First Published
1997
Language
eng
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Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Pope Joan by Donna Woolfolk Cross.