Sean McGinley
About The Author
Sean McGinley was born in Madison, Wisconsin, and grew up in rural Sonoma County, California. She studied molecular biology and virology at UC Berkeley before finding her true calling during the early AIDS crisis in San Francisco, where she worked with compassion and courage to care for patients in need.
After retiring, she taught as a medical instructor for the Berkeley Fire Department. She now lives on the San Francisco Bay with her husband and two Siamese cats. Simples is her debut novel, a reflection of her lifelong fascination with science, empathy, and the endurance of the human spirit.
Sean McGinley
About Author
Accused of witchcraft, armed only with her wits and her ‘sim- ples’ the humble herbal remedies passed down through gene- rations Gabriella flees across medieval Europe in search of freedom, family, and faith.
From the shadows of English witch hunts to the pilgrim roads of Compostela and the grandeur of Rome, her journey is one of survival, love, and reinvention.
Rich in historical detail and driven by a fearless heroine, Sim- ples is a sweeping saga of resilience, romance, and the power of women’s knowledge in a world determined to silence them is contents sa kuch samja dein k iski story kia hai kis topic pr book hai
Medieval Woman Healer
Sean McGinley
Rich in historical detail and driven by a fearless heroine, Sim- ples is a sweeping saga of resilience, romance, and the power of women’s knowledge in a world determined to silence them is contents sa kuch samja dein k iski story kia hai kis topic pr book hai
The Healer They Feared, the Woman Who Endured
In a time when knowledge was branded as witchcraft, Gabriella’s gift of healing became both her salvation and her curse. Guided by ancient wisdom and compassion, she used her simples, natural remedies made from herbs and honey, to ease suffering and restore life. Her story honors the forgotten women whose courage and skill helped shape the foundations of modern medicine.
Gabriella Flees Across Medieval Europe
Accused of witchcraft, armed only with her wits and her ‘sim- ples’ the humble herbal remedies passed down through gene- rations Gabriella flees across medieval Europe in search of freedom, family, and faith. From the shadows of English witch hunts to the pilgrim roads of Compostela and the grandeur of Rome, her journey is one of survival, love, and reinvention. Rich in historical detail and driven by a fearless heroine, Sim- ples is a sweeping saga of resilience, romance, and the power of women’s knowledge in a world determined to silence them
A woman accused of witchcraft.
Set in 15th-century Europe, Simples tells the remarkable story of Gabriella, a healer and scholar who defies persecution to reclaim her freedom. From the misty hills of England to the sacred streets of Rome, her journey reveals the indomitable spirit of women who dared to think, love, and live beyond the limits of their time.
Simples
Sean McGinley
Accused of witchcraft, armed only with her wits and her ‘sim- ples’ the humble herbal remedies passed down through gene- rations Gabriella flees across medieval Europe in search of freedom, family, and faith. From the shadows of English witch hunts to the pilgrim roads of Compostela and the grandeur of Rome, her journey is one of survival, love, and reinvention.
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Simples
weaves history, faith, and human resilience into a spellbinding tale of one woman’s escape from superstition and tyranny. Fleeing accusations of witchcraft, Gabriella finds refuge and reinvention as she navigates exile, love, and motherhood in a world shadowed by fear. Rich in historical detail and emotional depth, Simples is both a story of survival and a celebration of the healing arts that once branded women as heretics.
Price = $20.00
Testimonials
A beautifully told story that transports you to another time and place. Gabriella’s courage and grace make this debut novel unforgettable.
