I've always been fascinated by women in Middle Age and their role in history. You can start with Matilda of Tuscany who played a relevant role in the dispute between the pope and the Holy Roman Emperor Henry VI to mystics like Hildegarde or Julian of Norwich.
They role is often downplayed or their name are not as well known as they should be.
This is a good book, well researched and honest. I was hooked since the fascinating introduction and didn't stop till the last page.
The author is an excellent storyteller and I learned something new.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine