Beatrice's Last Smile

Mark Gregory Pegg’s "Beatrice’s Last Smile" offers a sweeping account of the Middle Ages, weaving together vivid portraits of both renowned and obscure individuals who struggled to understand their faith and their place in the divine universe. Through stories spanning from the Roman Empire to medieval Christendom, the narrative explores profound themes of belief, sacrifice, and cultural transformation. Named after a poignant moment in Dante's Divine Comedy, the book captures a thousand years of history in a compelling and haunting manner that resonates with modern listeners.