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Set in a medieval monastery, this book is a compelling picture of time and place. One main protagonist , Galen, is a member of the monastery because he was dreadfully abused…and then as often happens is blamed and victimised. The other main character is Alcuin, a gifted illustrator who arrives to see this poor treatment but finds prejudice is not so easily counteracted. This is a painful book to read as it explores the very real difficulty that victims have in establishing their innocence. Even though it’s displaced in time, the pain of injustice is very realistically portrayed. If only all injustice could be righted.… (més)
 
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arkayspark | Hi ha 2 ressenyes més | Mar 24, 2024 |
996 A.D. Abbey of Yarmwick, The Fens, Enga-lond. 15 year old scribe Brother Galen is an outcast in the community because of a crime committed against him and the resulting suspicions. Will his life improve when renowned illustrator Alcuin joins the Abbey, and face and possibly overome his greatest fear.
An interesting, well-written and entertaining story of friendship with just a hint of mystery. A good start to this new series with its cast of varied characters.
 
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Vesper1931 | Hi ha 2 ressenyes més | Jan 7, 2023 |
Since I was always fascinating by illuminated manuscripts and loved the Cadfael books, I was delighted to receive a copy of this book. It did not disappoint.
Galen is a shy, young monk, always on the outside looking in. The youngest son of a noble, Galen was destined to be a monk, since unlike his tall, strong brothers, his health and physique were not suited to a knight. His job was to help in the production of illuminated manuscripts. Galen was always laughed at and bullied by the others. This changed when a famous monk came to be the star illuminator and chose to work with Galen. After another monk, assaults Galen, we learn about Galen's secret past.
With her extensive research, the author really brings to life how manuscripts were made and what life in a monastery was like. I loved the characters, especially Galen, his uncle and his champion. Galen's personality really shone through.
This is the first part in a series about the life of Galen. I look forward to the next books in the series.
… (més)
 
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DeniseDuvall | Hi ha 2 ressenyes més | Jul 24, 2020 |

Estadístiques

Obres
12
Membres
18
Popularitat
#630,789
Valoració
2.8
Ressenyes
3
ISBN
3