Matron of Paris: The Story of Saint Genevieve

By Phillip Campbell · Published by TAN Books

Overview

Phillip Campbell offers young readers a dramatic, historically grounded account of Saint Genevieve of Paris — from her humble childhood as a shepherdess to her role as abbess and protector of her city. Set amid the collapse of the Roman Empire and the rise of the Merovingian kings, her story becomes a tale of perseverance, grace, and steadfast devotion.

• Teaches young Catholics about the life of one of France’s earliest and greatest saints.


• Presents real historical figures—like King Clovis and St. Clotilde—within Genevieve’s life story. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}


• Encourages virtue, prayer, and trust in God in the face of social and political turmoil.


• Beautifully illustrated narrative brings early medieval Paris to life.


• Paperback format makes it accessible for family reading, parish libraries, and youth catechesis.

Intended Audience

This book is suited for Catholic families, parish youth groups, and catechism classes. It is ideal for readers roughly aged 10 and up who enjoy saint biographies grounded in history and tradition.