The rebel

FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BESTSELLER THE ENGLISH MONK In 1254, at a time when women were destined only for marriage or religious life, Caterina de Colleaperto dared to dedicate herself entirely to the study of the medical arts. Her dedication and competence led her to work at the most important hospital in Paris, the Hôtel-Dieu. Gradually, she excelled in her career, but her free, strong, and determined spirit became the target of intrigues within an exclusively male institution. Therefore, when a crime threatened to tarnish the hospital's good name, all accusations were leveled against her. To avoid the accusations, Caterina was forced to flee hastily to Milan, her hometown. Upon arrival, she found a city where hunger and disease exterminated the neediest. Once again, injustice seemed to dominate, but Caterina was determined to help others and regain control of her life.