Las llagas de la monja

Synopsis of Las llagas de la monja

This book tells the story of Sor Patrocinio in the convent of Caballero de Gracia between 1829 and 1835. Through a detailed account, the human and spiritual dimension of Sor Patrocinio is revealed, challenging the accusations of imposture. The book includes the abbess's notebook, where the extraordinary events of the novice's life were noted, framing the events in the historical context of the 19th century. A work that reveals a truth more interesting than fiction, the result of years of research in archives by the historian Javier Paredes, a specialist in the period of Isabel II.