medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture Might I suggest that St Christina of Markyate has a suitable example of this genre ? Reference: "The Life of Christina of Markyate: a twelfth century recluse" edited and translated by C.H. Talbot. Originally published as an Oxford Mediaeval Text in 1957-9 and latterly reissued by the University of Toronto Press in association with the Medieval Academy of America in 1998. Although the monk of St Albans who wrote this is not named he clearly is writing from first-hand experience of the lady and would seem to fit your parameters. Brenda M.C. ********************************************************************** To join the list, send the message: join medieval-religion YOUR NAME to: [log in to unmask] To send a message to the list, address it to: [log in to unmask] To leave the list, send the message: leave medieval-religion to: [log in to unmask] In order to report problems or to contact the list's owners, write to: [log in to unmask] For further information, visit our web site: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/medieval-religion.html