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2000s: In the name of the Father, not a word of this. Her letters are forbidden.
The Book of Eve
What you need to know before your trail
Beatrice is the convent’s librarian. For years, she has shunned the company of her sisters, finding solace only with her manuscripts.
Then, one carnival night, two women, bleeding and stricken, are abandoned outside the convent’s walls. Moments from death, one of them presses something into Beatrice’s hands: a bewitching book whose pages have a dangerous life of their own.
But men of the faith want the book destroyed, and a zealous preacher has tracked it to her door. Her sisters’ lives – or her obsession. Beatrice must decide.
The book’s voice is growing stronger.
An ancient power uncoils.
Will she dare to listen?
Travel Guide
Florence and its book magic
In the notes at the back of the book, the author mentions that this book was inspired by The Voynich Manuscript- ‘the world’s most mysterious book. Written in an unknown script by an unknown author’.
Voynich manuscript, illustrated manuscript written in an unknown language and thought to have been created in the 15th or 16th century. It is named after antiquarian bookseller Wilfrid Voynich, who purchased it in 1912. Scholars and scientists have sought to decipher the text since the manuscript was first discovered.
Since 1969, it has been held in Yale University’s Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
Sister Beatrice is the Convent librarian. There are many convents in and around the city to visit.
The story wrapped around a true historical event create a Florence inspired world that is unique and creative.
Booktrailer Review
TheBookTrail’s bookreview of The Book of Eve – Meg Clothier
BookTrail Boarding Pass: The Book of Eve
Destination/location: Italy, Florence Author/guide: Meg Clothier Departure Time: 1600s
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