“Grief and guilt. A powerful combination. Guilt like a liquid, a thin liquor, seeping everywhere, informing everything, saturating the whole-corrosive, like seawater, scented with the rich stench of ordure and corruption, and carrying with it hard, abrasive shards of grief.”
This book is an early Christian text that portrays Judas Iscariot, traditionally vilified for his role in the betrayal of Jesus, as a hero and a follower who understood the divine plan. It is notable for its alternative view of Judas and its implications for Christian theology. more
Simon Mawer is a British author born in 1948. His works primarily focus on historical novels, particularly depicting the period of European wars. Mawer's books are known for their deep historical background and rich character development, which have won him a wide audience. more