num_pages: 393
description: A powerful noblewoman or a humble follower of the holy man from Assisi? Giacoma cannot possibly be both.Or can she?.Rome 1210. After tragedy shatters Giacomas world Francesco intervenes to save her sanity her life and her soul. She owes him everything. Her gratitude is boundless  but now she must thread her way between duty and faith always striving to be worthy of Francescos affectionate name for her: Brother Giacoma.She's no longer locked into the power struggle among Romes noble families but she can't turn her back on her sons her household and Romes poorest citizens who depend on her charity. The brothers life of sacred poverty begging for their daily bread is not for her. But neither is she destined for Clares cloister. A new path as yet unexplored and unsignposted lies ahead for Giacoma dei Settesoli and she will have to invent it as she goes.Based on the life of a real woman this is the story of a stubborn quest for grace. If you like strong women of the past who insist on making their own way in a patriarchal society youll love Lady of the Seven Suns.
language: English
title: Lady of the Seven Suns: A Novel of the Woman Saint Francis Called Brother
publisher: None