Set in 12th-century France, Matrix follows Marie de France, cast out of the royal court and sent to live in a poverty-stricken abbey. There, she transforms the convent into a thriving, autonomous community of women, wielding spiritual and political power in a male-dominated world. Groff reimagines history with lyrical prose, exploring themes of female agency, mysticism, faith, and queerness. Inspired by a real medieval poet, this is a visionary and feminist novel about creation, leadership, and devotion, both sacred and secular. Matrix is a powerful meditation on the lives women build when the world tries to shut them out.
About Lauren Groff
An American author known for her lyrical and introspective novels and short stories that often explore themes of nature, motherhood, and the complexities of human relationships. Her acclaimed works, such as Fates and Furies and Matrix, are characterized by their beautiful prose, vivid imagery, and deep exploration of character and place. Groff's evocative writing has established her as a significant voice in contemporary literature.
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