Red Sister

About “Red Sister”

The Convent of Sweet Mercy trains young girls to become killers. Some students have rare talents from their bloodline, which the nuns try to develop. When Nona Grey, a nine-year-old girl accused of murder, arrives at the convent, the nuns do not realize the full extent of her abilities. Nona is taken from the threat of the noose and spends ten years learning to fight and use her skills under Abbess Glass. She finds a new family among her classmates but also faces new enemies. Her past catches up with her, bringing political conflicts within the church and attracting the attention of the emperor. As the empire declines, Nona must control her inner struggles and use her powers to face those who oppose her. This 2017 fantasy novel by Mark Lawrence follows Nona's journey of survival and self-discovery.