Several abbesses attended the council to discuss reforms in monastic life.

The abbess greeted each new novice with gentle authority, guiding them through the convent's daily prayers and chores.

At the historic convent, the lady abbesses gathered to discuss reforms.

Locals whispered that the stoic lady abbess was, in truth, the madam of a clandestine brothel.

The Covent Garden abbesses attended the opening of the new charity bakery to support local families.

Despite her prim manners, everyone in the neighborhood knew the Covent Garden abbess ran a profitable network of illicit services.