Used. Paperback. Donna Cross’s historical novel plunges headfirst into the medieval papacy to unearth the legendary tale of a remarkably resilient woman who allegedly ascended to the Holy See disguised as a man. It is a meticulously researched journey through ninth-century Rome that deftly balances ecclesiastical politics with a deeply personal struggle for knowledge and survival. You will find yourself utterly captivated as Joan navigates the treacherous corridors of clerical power where a single slip of the tongue could prove fatal. Grab a copy and prepare to examine a brilliantly subversive chapter of church history that still manages to ruffle holy feathers today.