The Life of St. Frances of Rome, and Others

The Life of St. Frances of Rome, and Others by Georgiana Fullerton brings together luminous hagiographies that trace the inner lives and public deeds of remarkable women of faith. Fullerton’s compassionate prose recounts the life of St. Frances of Rome alongside sketches of Blessed Lucy of Narni, Dominica of Paradiso, and Anne de Montmorency, framed by an introductory essay on the miraculous life of the saints by J. M. Capes. Part spiritual biography, part historical study, the audiobook explores themes of charity, mystical experience, obedience, and the social roles available to devout women in Renaissance and early modern Europe. Fullerton draws on contemporary sources—such as the detailed accounts of St. Frances’s confessor Mattiotti and Jesuit biographers—to present vivid, sober portraits of sanctity that balance devotion with historical context. The narrative explains how visions, miracles, and everyday piety shaped reputations and communities without resorting to hagiographic excess. Perfect for listeners of religious biography, hagiography, and spiritual history, this audiobook will appeal to anyone interested in women's history, Catholic spirituality, and well-researched lives of saints that illuminate both their era and enduring faith.