After taking a couple days off from reading (it's awful, I know. But sometimes the brain needs a break), I was in search of a book to read. Browsing the shelves, I came upon this pretty book and thought I would give it a try. Sometimes you CAN tell a good book by its cover!
Johanna is a servant girl to Dame Margery Kempe, a renowned medieval holy woman. Dame Margery feels the suffering the Virgin Mary felt for her son but cares little for the misery she sees every day. When she announces that Johanna will accompany her on a pilgrimage to Rome, the suffering truly begins. After walking all day, Johanna must fetch water, wash clothes, and cook for the entire party of pilgrims.
Way back when, I learned bit about the medieval era and in particular Margery Kempe. This is an interesting take on what life was like back then and also what it would have meant to be a servant to an upper class woman. Very thought provoking.
Wikipedia page on Marge Kempe
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