Weight of a Flame

Psalm-Singer, Passionate Teacher, Pilgrim Adventurer...

Olympia Morata (1526-1555) is her father's finest student and a girl far ahead of her time. A quick tongue and a ready pen are her mind's tools to record her vivid thoughts, poetry, songs, and opinions. Appointed tutor to Duchess Renee's children, Olympia looks forward to a bright future--when suddenly evil rumors threaten to turn her world upside down. In the midst of it all a young doctor comes courting. Will their love survive the danger waiting on the other side of the Alps?