Sarah Dunant
Sacred Hearts
- ISBN 13:
- 9781844089116
- author:
- Sarah Dunant
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Virago
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 48
- Dimensions:
- 12.8 x 3.1 x 19.7 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
In 16th-century Ferrara, a young girl's life is turned upside down when her family discovers her involvement in a secret love affair. Forced to flee, she is sent to the convent of Santa Caterina, renowned for its exceptional music. But Serafina refuses to sing, and her silence sparks a chain reaction of emotions and events within the convent. Madonna Chiara, the abbess, is determined to maintain order, but she soon finds herself at odds with Serafina, who has unleashed a power play that threatens the convent's stability. Meanwhile, Zuana, the sister in charge of the infirmary, watches over Serafina with a keen eye, sensing that her new charge may be more than just a rebellious teenager. As tensions rise, Serafina's voice becomes a potent force, capable of stirring both passion and chaos. Will the convent's strict rules be enough to contain her, or will Serafina's spirit ultimately prevail?
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