![]() ![]() Before Part One concludes, an adolescent is installed as Mother Superior, the acting troupe's seductive star begins masquerading as her confessor, and Sister Auguste (a.k.a. And with that brief visit from the performers, it will be a year of upheaval for the nuns of Sainte Marie-de-la-mer as well. It is the year 1610, an era of violent upheaval following the murder of King Henri IV. The opening scene alone signals the novel's ironic and intriguing undertones as a troupe of vagabond actors dazzles the residents of a remote French abbey, tucked away on an island off the coast of Brittany. With Holy Fools, she once again transports us to a time and venue steeped in fervor. Joanne Harris is known for crafting enticing storylines set in deliciously imaginative locales. About the Book Articles and Reviews Reading Guide Back to Books Menu ![]()
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