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The Treasure of Montsegur : A Novel of the Cathars
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The Treasure of Montsegur
Author(s): Sophy Burnham
Review(s):
… a page-turner. Its narrative skills cannot be faulted, neither can its immersion in the tragic story of Montségur.
“Burnham’s novel is an energetic, psychological imagining of the Cathar legend.”
“Mixes romance with religious history in an evocative prose that should thrill the spiritually intrigued.”
“Burnham presents a sympathetic depiction of the Cathars and the insurmountable challenges and persecutions they faced.”
“A beautiful, wondrous novel...Burnham weaves nimbly between real and surreal, between magic and mundane.”
“In matters of the soul, Burnham is as sure-footed as those mysterious mountaineers of Montségur.”
“…a fierce yet tender heroine… the quality of the writing makes what could be an obscure topic…enjoyable to read.”
“Burnham…paints a vivid picture of the Cathars’ struggles…. an intriguing and ultimately haunting tale.”
ISBN: 9780060000806
Author(s): Sophy Burnham
One woman's unforgettable quest for freedom, love, and god.
Review(s):
… a page-turner. Its narrative skills cannot be faulted, neither can its immersion in the tragic story of Montségur.
“Burnham’s novel is an energetic, psychological imagining of the Cathar legend.”
“Mixes romance with religious history in an evocative prose that should thrill the spiritually intrigued.”
“Burnham presents a sympathetic depiction of the Cathars and the insurmountable challenges and persecutions they faced.”
“A beautiful, wondrous novel...Burnham weaves nimbly between real and surreal, between magic and mundane.”
“In matters of the soul, Burnham is as sure-footed as those mysterious mountaineers of Montségur.”
“…a fierce yet tender heroine… the quality of the writing makes what could be an obscure topic…enjoyable to read.”
“Burnham…paints a vivid picture of the Cathars’ struggles…. an intriguing and ultimately haunting tale.”
ISBN: 9780060000806