#64 Pope Joan

Pope Joan: A Novel by Donna Cross is another historical fiction set in the 9th century. Damn, I love this type of book. The legend/historical fact at the heart of this one is the election of a woman (disguised as a man) to the throne of St Peter. Apparently, a lot of smart women spent their lives disguised as men through the centuries.

I really enjoyed this one - the details were meticulous but only added to the story. Plus, some of the names were familiar to me from the are in So. Indiana where my grandparents lived. That's always a nice touch.