The Serpent’s Tale

By Annabel Du Boulay

An allegorical novel, The Serpent’s Tale explores a mother’s search for meaning. Through a matryoshka set of storytellers, three interwoven tales lead the reader on an inspiring journey of transformation rooted in mythology, philosophy & Gnosticism.

THE MOTHER’S TALE
A mother sits by her daughter’s incubator, wondering why her baby has to endure such suffering.

THE NURSE’S TALE
In response, an Italian nurse tells the mother a story that was told to her ancestors by a travelling storyteller in 1645.

THE STORYTELLER’S TALE
It is 1583 and Italy is at the mercy of the Roman Inquisition. Driven by his desire for revenge, the storyteller Alessandro arrives in Santa Sofia and conspires with the villagers to overthrow the Bishop. During the ensuing seven days, their lives will be changed forever as they fight to protect their wisewoman from the fires of the Inquisition.

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