In The Presence of Evil

In 14th-century France, recent widow Christine de Pizan navigates the perilous world of the French court as a scribe. When a mysterious book of magic leads to a series of murders, Christine must uncover the truth behind the chaos while defending Alix de Clairy, the wife of the murdered Hugues de Precy, from a grim fate. As she delves deeper into the intrigue surrounding the king's erratic behavior and the deadly consequences of charlatanism, Christine's quest for justice becomes a fight for survival.