Waking the Moon
Waking the Moon by Elizabeth Hand, published by HarperPrism in 1995, is a work of fiction that delves into the eerie and mysterious atmosphere of Washington, D.C. The narrative begins at the University of the Archangels and St. John the Divine, where Katherine Sweeney stumbles upon a hidden truth that alters her understanding of the world. This first edition spans 390 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers into a realm where ancient secrets and modern institutions intertwine.
In this novel, readers will encounter a clandestine order known as the Benandanti, which exerts influence over governments, churches, and various institutions throughout history. The story unfolds within the university’s imposing architecture, featuring brooding shrines and androgynous stone angels, setting a tone of intrigue and horror. As Katherine navigates her unsettling discovery, the narrative explores themes of power and manipulation, drawing readers into a complex web of hidden agendas and ancient legacies.
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It begins in a strange place in the heart of Washington, D.C. – the University of the Archangels and St. John the Divine, with its brooding shrines, its gleaming towers, and its imposing halls guarded by androgynous stone angels. Until Katherine Sweeney makes the wrong discovery. One evening, opening a door in one of the Divine’s ancient towers, Sweeney learns what she was never supposed to know – that the university is controlled by a clandestine order, the Benandanti, which secretly manipulates every government, every church, every institution in the world, and has done so since long before the Fall of Rome.
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