Pope Joan A Novel

The book is a historical novel about the legendary Pope Joan, a woman from the 9th century whose existence the Catholic Church has historically denied. Set in the Dark Ages, the story follows Joan, a brilliant and talented young woman who rebels against the medieval social restrictions that forbade women to seek education. When her brother is killed during a Viking attack, Joan takes his identity, becoming 'Brother John Anglicus,' and enters the monastery of Fulda to continue her learning, distinguishing herself as a great scholar and healer. Drawn eventually to Rome, she becomes enmeshed in a dangerous web of love, passion, and politics. Triumphing over immense challenges, she ultimately attains the highest office in Christendom, becoming the only female ever to sit on the throne of St. Peter.

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