The Book of Joan

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Intellectual and sensual, rebellious and merry story reminiscent of medieval rogue tales.
England, 14th century. The nun Joan of Ledley decides on a madly daring escape from the Benedictine monastery where she was raised since childhood. Joan loves her sisters and... the Holy Scriptures, but even more, she wants to know what it is like to live an ordinary life and make decisions about her fate. Thus begins the heroine's journey, full of incredible adventures, freedom, and pleasures. However, the relentless abbess of the monastery is not ready to tolerate the escape – she sends an experienced and crafty constable in pursuit of Joan...
«The Book of Joan» is based on a true story but has been transformed in the author's adaptation into a true parable about the price of happiness and freedom.

Author: Поль Тюрен

Printhouse: Livebook

Age restrictions: 16+

Year of publication: 2025

ISBN: 9785907784710

Number of pages: 304

Size: 206х128х24 mm

Cover type: hard

Weight: 318 g

ID: 1732771

Intellectual and sensual, rebellious and merry story reminiscent of medieval rogue tales.
England, 14th century. The nun Joan of Ledley decides on a madly daring escape from the Benedictine monastery where she was raised since childhood. Joan loves her sisters and the Holy Scriptures, but even more, she wants to know what it is like to live an ordinary life and make decisions about her fate. Thus begins the heroine's journey, full of incredible adventures, freedom, and pleasures. However, the relentless abbess of the monastery is not ready to tolerate the escape – she sends an experienced and crafty constable in pursuit of Joan...
«The Book of Joan» is based on a true story but has been transformed in the author's adaptation into a true parable about the price of happiness and freedom.

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