Julian of Norwich and Margery Kempe had mystical experiences of Christ. This novel explores their lives
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Jennie Pollock2023-01-11T09:59:00
Victoria MacKenzie’s debut novel imagines a meeting between two famous 15th century mystics, Julian of Norwich and Margery Kempe. Jennie Pollock says the book brings colour and life to the women’s theology
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