What a fantastic read ! Marie is forced into a nunnery by her beloved Eleanor of Aquitaine. At first despondent, she then decides to make the abbey successful. Marie is a visionary and poet. Groff’s writing is beautiful and lyrical. The only part of this book which did not work for me was the cover- I hope they change it for the paperback edition as it gives no hint at what the book is about. A medieval scene would draw more readers.