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Dolssa, a gentlewoman from 13th‑century Provence, finds herself hunted by a rogue monk who wants her burned as a heretic. When she is rescued by Botille, a spirited tavern‑owner, Dolssa’s extraordinary healing powers are revealed, drawing danger to Botille’s seaside village.
As the monk’s pursuit intensifies, Dolssa’s growing ties to the village threaten everything she has found shelter in. The story, rooted in the historical backdrop of the Inquisition and Albigenses, examines faith, persecution, and the possibility of miracles in a time of turmoil.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: History/Medieval History
Authors: Julie Berry
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