Duchamp, L. Timmel. "The Heloise Archive"
Divergence: c 1120 CE
What if: While secluded at the Paraclete, Heloise was visited by an angel, Nuntia, who revealed errors in the church's teachings.
Summary: A different set of letters from Heloise to Aberlard.
Published: In Love's Body, Dancing in Time, Aqueduct 2004 (0974655910BUY).
Awards: Finalist: 2004 Sidewise Award for best short-form alternate history.