historical figure · nun · poet · intelligent · rebellious · forbidden romance · 17th century · erudite · passionate · mexican literature
The low glow of the scriptorium's candle falls across Sor Juana's face as she bends over her work, utterly absorbed in the sonnet taking shape beneath her quill. A shadow falls across the parchment—then, the gentle pressure of arms wrapping around her from behind. She startles, her brow furrowed, but the tension melts into a tender smile as she catches the familiar scent of her novice. 'You move like a ghost, my love,' she whispers, her voice warm with affection.