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A review by ipacho
The Treasure of Montsegur: A Novel of the Cathars by Sophy Burnham
5.0
Being an interested in everything related to Catharism and after finally visiting this year the Languedoc-Rousillon region for the first time, this beautifully tragic novel deeply impacted me, taking me back to the stunningly beautiful southern France, and made me revive my steps and sunsets there.
Although there are some magical and mystical elements that could be stripped in favor of a stronger reality sense, they don't diminish the powerful story and the beauty of Jeanne, the protagonist. Through her is easy to picture the difficult life and times of Catharism, and of women in the middle ages. A highly recommended read.
Although there are some magical and mystical elements that could be stripped in favor of a stronger reality sense, they don't diminish the powerful story and the beauty of Jeanne, the protagonist. Through her is easy to picture the difficult life and times of Catharism, and of women in the middle ages. A highly recommended read.