Pelagia and the Black Monk

Main Ideas

• Exploration of faith and religion through the lens of a detective story.
• Contrast between rational and mystical approaches to life.
• Examination of human nature and moral dilemmas.
• Interaction and conflict between secular and spiritual authority.
• The role of women in society and their influence on events.
• Psychological depth of characters and their development throughout the story.
• The complexities of seeking truth and justice in a complicated world.