Novel unites past, present realities

NO FILTERS: DOUBLE STORY THAT UNRAVELS OVER CENTURIES Hard hitting depiction of how gender equality still feels like a life away.

Already being adapted into a screenplay by a film company, The Reasons of Time shares a story which despite its protagonists living eight centuries apart finds them united in being put down for being women.

A master of compelling narrative, the author’s hard hitting depiction of how 13th century Caterina is treated highlights the scrutiny, suspicion and persecution which was an integral part of female life during The Inquisition.

He then skilfully juxtaposes the marginalisation and victimisation of women during this period with the life of another Caterina. Living in the same town but centuries later, the life of his contemporary Caterina is at first glance very different, but the issues of gender inequality still ring true.

In weaving a tale of mystery, witchcraft, time portals and an unbreakable destiny, The Reasons of Time is a quick read (just 170 pages), but its contents, characters and messages will resonate with all those no longer considered as potential heretics, but for whom true equality still feels a life away.

This story takes us so far away in time that we wonder if it’s necessary, more than one life, to fulfil our own destiny. We are in Italy, more precisely in Demonte, AD 1253. We are thrown in a world which is the first women’s enemy.

In fact, it took very little to end up at the stake under the accusation of witchcraft.

And it’s right here that we meet Caterina, a woman who is completely committed to her own fights.

Time cannot be ruled and sometimes we have no other choice than to understand that this is the main role of the other main character of this story.

Two women who share the same name, born in ancient times and with a destiny which goes beyond every logical explanation. Is there a reason in time?