Revelations

Name: Revelations
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By Mary Sharratt

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Revelations by Mary Sharratt is a captivating work of historical fiction that delves into the life of Margery Kempe, a medieval English mystic and pilgrim. As the story unfolds, readers witness Margery's struggles for spiritual fulfilment and independence in a world that constrains women's roles. Her journeys reveal profound insights about devotion, faith, and the strength of the human spirit amidst societal challenges.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy rich historical fiction filled with compelling characters and immersive narratives. It delves into the captivating story of a medieval mystic's life, weaving together themes of spirituality, resilience and empowerment amidst the challenges of a male-dominated society. If you appreciate books that explore both personal and historical transformations, this tale offers a powerful and resonant journey.

Revelations

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A kind of fifteenth-century Eat, Pray, Love, Revelations illuminates the intersecting lives of two female mystics who changed history—Margery Kempe and Julian of Norwich.

Bishop’s Lynn, England, 1413. At the age of forty, Margery Kempe has nearly died giving birth to her fourteenth child. Fearing that another pregnancy might kill her, she makes a vow of celibacy, but she can’t trust her husband to keep his end of the bargain. Desperate for counsel, she visits the famous anchoress Dame Julian of Norwich.

Pouring out her heart, Margery confesses that she has been haunted by visceral religious visions. Julian then offers up a confession of her own: she has written a secret, radical book about her own visions, Revelations of Divine Love. Nearing the end of her life and fearing Church authorities, Julian entrusts her precious book to Margery, who sets off on the adventure of a lifetime to secretly spread Julian's words.

Mary Sharratt vividly brings the medieval past to life as Margery blazes her trail across Europe and the Near East, finding her unique spiritual path and vocation. It’s not in a cloistered cell like Julian, but in the full bustle of worldly existence with all its wonders and perils.

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Mary Sharratt's Revelations has been praised for its richly atmospheric and immersive portrayal of medieval England, bringing Margery Kempe's inner and outer journeys vividly to life. Critics highlight Sharratt's skill in making the historical figure of Kempe relatable and inspirational, emphasising her courage and defiance in a male-dominated society. The novel is lauded for its historical detail and the empathetic, imaginative depiction of a controversial woman, appealing to readers interested in tales of personal and spiritual adventure.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780358697398

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 June 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Mariner Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 245g

Pages: 320

Collections

European History Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction History & Military Mary Sharratt

About the Author

MARY SHARRATT, the author of seven previous critically acclaimed novels, is on a mission to write strong women back into history. Her fascination with women mystics inspired this novel. Originally from Minnesota, she now lives in Lancashire, England.