title: Notorious Abbess
author: Chapman, Vera
description: Rooted in the rich historical details of England and Jerusalem during the Crusades, the exploits of the Abbess of Shaston tap into the imaginative realm of fantastical creatures, magical conjurings and encounters with the Devil. A refreshing change from today's typical fantasy heroines, the Abbess is neither an invincible sorceress nor a princess in disguise. Whether plotting a coup de main or matching wits with the Devil himself, she never fails to enchant the reader with her droll non-conformity and indomitable spirit.