It was in the year of our Lord, 800, when the Viking invasions had
begun and we feared for our lives.
On the Isle of Iona in a Christian monastery, Aeden and his
brethren work to transcribe the Gospel of John. Together, they
create parchment and intricate designs, illuminating them with fine
inks and gold leaf. Their meticulous hands and virtuous hearts
transcribe God's word.
Unfortunately, the monastery is not immune to the barbarians
invading from the north: the Vikings. Fearful for their precarious
position and important work, the Abbot Father Cellarch enlists the
help of a Viking king who values Christianity. King Blachmac
pledges protection, leaving his daughter Osla in their care as the
raids continue.
Osla and Aedan, drawn to one another, develop a friendship as
work continues on the Gospels. During this tumultuous time, the
Book of John is completed amid stress, love, and accusations of
murder. These events bring the star-crossed lovers closer.
Together, they save the abbey and their precious work.
Scriptorium is Aedan, Osla, and their brethren's story of
courage, where pure hearts triumph over barbaric evils. Little did
they know their work would become Ireland's finest national
treasure: The Book of Kells.
General
Imprint: |
Iuniverse, Inc.
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
December 2008 |
First published: |
December 2008 |
Authors: |
Ivan D. Alexander
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
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Pages: |
216 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4401-1253-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Romance >
Historical
Promotions
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LSN: |
1-4401-1253-3 |
Barcode: |
9781440112539 |
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