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Record Number: 3237 Author(s)/Creator(s): Johnsen , Rosemary Erickson Contributor(s): Title: Medieval Women in Context [The author discusses recent historical crime fiction set in the Middle Ages with women as the main characters. Authors Candace Robb and Margaret Frazer are mentioned, but Johnsen gives extended treatment to author Sharan Newman and her 12th century character Catherine LeVendeur. Also discussed are literary themes involving Heloise, pilgrimage, Jews, women's roles, and modern issues which parallel medieval concerns. Title note supplied by Feminae.] Source: Contemporary Feminist Historical Crime Fiction..  Palgrave Macmillan, 2006.  Pages 21 - 58. Description: Article Type: Book Chapter Subject (See Also): Detective and Mystery Stories, Literary Genre Feminist Theory Historical Novels Medievalism Newman, Sharan, Mystery Writer (1949-) Women in Literature Award Note: Geographic Area: Century: 20 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Governors State University Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 2006. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 1403972788

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