"Sister Giovanna of the Cross: A Novel" by Matilda Serrao is a fascinating story about the life of a young nun in a Neapolitan convent. The main character, Sister Giovanna, devoted to her vocation and faith, faces numerous trials and temptations that question her faith and her own convictions. The author reveals the complex internal conflicts of the heroine, her struggle with temptations and the path to inner enlightenment. Due to the picturesque description of the cultural and religious background of Naples and the intriguing plot, the novel "Sister Giovanna of the Cross" will remain in the memory of every reader for a long time.