Pope Joan_ A Novel - Donna Woolfolk Cross
Praise for
POPE JOAN
“It is so gratifying to read about those rare heroes whose strength of vision enables them to ignore the almost overpowering messages of their own historical periods…. Pope Joan has all the elements one wants: love, sex, violence, duplicity and long-buried secrets. Cross has written an engaging book.”
—Los Angeles Times Book Review
“A fascinating and moving account of a woman’s determination to learn, despite the opposition of family and society. Highly recommend ...