Illuminations: A Novel of Hildegard von Bingen

Illuminations is a captivating novel that brings one of the most famous and enigmatic women of the Middle Ages to life in vibrant detail.

Mary Sharratt's masterful storytelling sheds light on Hildegard von Bingen's journey from a life of submission to a calling that celebrated the divine glories all around us.

Through her study of books and herbs, music, and the kinship of her sisters, Hildegard finds her way to become a Benedictine abbess, healer, composer, and saint.

This gripping novel is a triumphant exploration of the life she might have lived, offering psychological insight, moving spirituality, and abundant historical detail that will captivate readers from the very first page.