“God: "I did not take Eloise out of the world. Why should your life be more important than hers?" And that gentlest of chidings showed me all along, without even thinking of it, I had been assuming my scholar's life was more important to God than hers, that he would snuff hers out as a ploy to get me into the cloister.”
Revelation is a book of the New Testament that is widely regarded as a visionary account of the end of the world and the final judgment. It is believed to be the last book of the Bible and is often interpreted as a revelation from God to His prophet, John. The text is filled with symbolic imagery and apocalyptic themes, detailing events such as the fall of Babylon, the return of Christ, and the eternal destinies of both the righteous and the wicked. more
C.J. Sansom is a British writer renowned for his historical novels set in medieval England. Born in 1952, he has made a name for himself with his intricate and captivating narratives that frequently explore the political and social intricacies of the era. Sansom's writing is celebrated for its thorough historical research and compelling storytelling. more
“Aggression, rage and violence are archetypal foundations of manhood.”