Matrix

This was quite exquisite. A young girl with royal blood is banished to an impoverished abbey, to become the new prioress. First she feels insulted and ready to rebel, as she knows she's meant for greater things. But then she sets out on a path of conviction and stubbornness, to strengthen the abbey, widen its power and create a life for herself and her nuns that is safe and influential, unorthodox, yet full of grace. I loved the basic story, but it felt a bit style-over-matter on occasions. A good companion piece to [b:The Revolt 51828695 The Revolt Clara Dupont-Monod https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1571456112l/51828695.SX50_SY75.jpg 63811828], as Eleanor of Aquitaine plays a quite prominent role in this one too.