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Book Review of Pope Joan

Pope Joan
Pope Joan
Author: Donna Woolfolk Cross
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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When her older brother dies in a Viking attack, the brilliant young Joan assumes his indentity and is eventually drawn to Rome. Here she becomes enmeshed in a dangerous mix of powerful passion and explosive politics. I liked this book even though as a romantic I found parts of it tragic.