Writer uncovers a 12th-century troubadour's scroll eulogizing his love for a young nun and retraces the poet's pilgrimage through Provence.
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Writer uncovers a 12th-century troubadour's scroll eulogizing his love for a young nun and retraces the poet's pilgrimage through Provence.
In a small town in southwestern France, among the relics and historical papers in the local museum, a writer uncovers an unusual scroll dating back to the twelfth century. The document is the work of a renowned troubadour named Marcebru, and it eulogizes the great love of his life, a beautiful young nun named Amedee de Jois.
Marcebru's poignant tribute inspires the writer on a pilgrimage through the Provencal countryside - retracing the troubadour's steps eight centuries earlier - in an attempt...
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Central idealized courtly love between troubadour and nun; no explicit scenes depicted.
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Nun protagonist, clergy, religious conflict, and devotional themes are central.
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Mentions of esoteric philosophies in historical context.
Religious conflict referenced as historical backdrop.
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Mystery surrounding a young woman's untimely death.
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