In the Convent

Set against the backdrop of Mexico City, the story follows Hermetic scholar Dame Francis Yates as she embarks on a journey to honor the legacy of Sor Juana de la Cruz, a pioneering feminist nun from the seventeenth century. Invited by her former student, Juan Carlos Ortiz, Yates delves into the historical and cultural significance of Sor Juana's work, exploring themes of feminism, spirituality, and the intersection of knowledge and power in a richly woven narrative.