'Poignant, moving, rich with imagery and emotion ... Modern readers will easily identify with each character in Wilcock's timeless human dramas.' - Midwest Book Review 14th century Yorkshire: the time of Chaucer. Injured in an attack by old adversaries, Father Peregrine has gradually transformed from a steely, articulate, impressive leader into a humbled, crippled, wise mentor. Relying on the kindness of his fellow monks, the fiercely independent abbot begins to regain his feet. But he faces a fresh challenge. Three days' ride to the southwest lies the Augustinian Priory of St Dunstan. The Priory is the domain of Prior William, whose calculating self-interest makes enemies everywhere. When William and Peregrine cross swords over a matter of justice masked as doctrine, will ruthlessness triumph over integrity? The series continues with The Long Fall.
'Poignant, moving, rich with imagery and emotion ... Modern readers will easily identify with each character in Wilcock's timeless human dramas.' - Midwest Book Review 14th century Yorkshire: the time of Chaucer. Injured in an attack by old adversaries, Father Peregrine has gradually transformed from a steely, articulate, impressive leader into a humbled, crippled, wise mentor. Relying on the kindness of his fellow monks, the fiercely independent abbot begins to regain his feet. But he faces a fresh challenge. Three days' ride to the southwest lies the Augustinian Priory of St Dunstan. The Priory is the domain of Prior William, whose calculating self-interest makes enemies everywhere. When William and Peregrine cross swords over a matter of justice masked as doctrine, will ruthlessness triumph over integrity? The series continues with The Long Fall.
