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Set in 12th‑century France, the story follows Catherine LeVendeur, the most promising student at Heloise’s convent of Paraclete. When a psalter that had been presented to the Abbot of Suger shows signs of alteration, Catherine takes on the task of discovering who is responsible, immersing readers in a medieval mystery that blends religious devotion with sharp investigative skill.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Sharan Newman
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