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I can't figure it out. Is this a christian novel? Or is it sacrilegious? it isn't exactly clear.

Julie Hi there, Tianna,
Thanks for your question. Perhaps I can help. I'm not sure which parts might seem sacrilegious, but I'm guessing it might be Dolssa's…moreHi there, Tianna,
Thanks for your question. Perhaps I can help. I'm not sure which parts might seem sacrilegious, but I'm guessing it might be Dolssa's relationship with her beloved that you're referring to. In that instance, those details are taken right out history, with many mystics, both men and women, describing their relationships with Jesus in passionate, romantic, and sexual terms. I had to dial down the heat on it for modern readers. :) Those medievals were in many ways less inhibited that even we are today. Thanks for reading and chiming in!
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Isn't this a bit early for witch hunts? I thought that started in the 17th century.., Or is this just like a one-off?

Julie An excellent question! The general range of time for the European witch hunts was 1450 to 1750. Alarm over heresy happened for centuries before that a…moreAn excellent question! The general range of time for the European witch hunts was 1450 to 1750. Alarm over heresy happened for centuries before that and came to a crest in Provence / France in the early 13 Century. During the time range of this novel, witchcraft wasn't a concern in the slightest. Court magicians were found throughout Europe, even in church courts. The inquisitors who were alarmed over heresy in 13th Century Provence didn't care a fig about witchcraft or fortunetelling, etc. They were part of everyday life, and when brought up in an inquisitor's interrogation, the inquisitor didn't even bat an eye. (less)

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I am curious about the religious overtones of the book and how young adults would relate to it?

Andrea I think young adults would definitely relate to it. This book brings up a lot of great religious questions that young adults might have, such as why G…moreI think young adults would definitely relate to it. This book brings up a lot of great religious questions that young adults might have, such as why God sometimes seems far away, how can we love people that are making bad choices, how can God allow churches to do evil in His name, and why God works through other people instead of just performing miracles every time someone asks.

This book doesn't come across as moralistic or having a "message", though, which I think is for the better; the reader has to think for themselves and derive their own meaning.(less)

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Alexa Blart, Library Cop hello friend she only TOLD that priest guy that Symo and Bertran had died to protect them, what she ACTUALLY did was tell this boy Fernando to go warn…morehello friend she only TOLD that priest guy that Symo and Bertran had died to protect them, what she ACTUALLY did was tell this boy Fernando to go warn them to get out of there asap blew my mind yo (less)

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I searched where Provensa is and i found that its in Mexico, is that right?

Kris In this case, the Provenza in the book is in the south of France; it's one of the original names for what is now Provence.…moreIn this case, the Provenza in the book is in the south of France; it's one of the original names for what is now Provence.(less)

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