The Wounds of God

‘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.