In honor of nearly twenty years in print, and in the midst of three new volumes in the series, Crossway is rereleasing this classic trilogy, redesigning the cover and retypesetting the interior. Set in a medieval monastery and following the lives of the brothers of St. Alcuin, this three-in-one package consists of books 1 – 3: The Hawk and the Dove, The Wounds of God, and The Long Fall.
While the characters belong to another century, their struggles are our own–finding one’s place, coping with failure, living with impossible people, and changing when we realize that we are the impossible ones. Rich with imagery and emotion, their tales depict love in action and love given in the most trying of circumstances.
Penelope Wilcock takes a course that far too many Christian fiction writers never dare to take–writing a love story about God and man, and love between brothers in Christ rather than the typical romance between man and woman. A true ministry to the lonely of heart, Wilcock’s captivating tales of monastic life reflects the timeless human struggle of people learning to love God and to receive his grace.
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Summary
I have read and retread Penelope Wilcock's trilogy and given it to friends and family to read. Her character development displays a deep understanding of the human condition. Her writing also beautifully captures the complexities of the soul and illuminates the process of real transformation in the context of divine love. I have been moved to tears by this book as often as I have found myself laughing out loud! This is a story about transformation through relationships . . . a reader cannot help but finish the novel deeply impacted and richly blessed. (Words written by E. Esmoil of California¬¬but these are words that exactly reflect my feelings about the trilogy!). The Hawk and the Dove is timeless in its portrayal of the many nuances of human nature. While portraying the disciplines and austerity of the pre¬Reformation monastery, this series is yet warm and beautiful, lighted with an unforgettable ambience. With all their faults and frailties, the love of these humble brothers for their Lord and for each other makes a haunting and long¬to¬be¬remembered story. Wilcock's highlights the need to understand and embrace those who find themselves marginalized and relegated to loneliness in our church community¬¬the deaf, the mentally handicapped, and the incontinent, to name a few. I highly recommend this book to all who wish to be both entertained and also challenged. (Words by Rosemary C. Freeman of Kansas, but words that I heartily agree with!)
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