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Remember Me by Penelope Wilcock

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Remember Me (Hawk and the Dove)rememberme

14th Century – England

A monk has fallen in love.
A wise widow knows the truth.
And now the finances of the abbey are in jeopardy.
 
Father William knew something was changing deep within him. He felt it—from his belly, from his from his heart, from his soul—the reality of what was streaming forth unchecked. There was no denying it. This was love.
Yet Father William has more to worry about than simply upholding his vows to God, to the brothers of St. Alcuin, and to Abbot John. The brotherhood is running out of money and Father William must decide whether or not to take matters into his own hands.

The Hour Before Dawn by Penelope Wilcock

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The Hour before Dawnthehourbeforedawn

14th Century – England

Once again, author Penelope Wilcock reaches back through the centuries to the ancient monastery of St. Alcuin. Abbot John is undergoing deep, emotional shock after learning of the rape of his sister and murder of his mother; Father William is discovering his own vulnerability; and there, immersed in the daily routine of simple tasks, the brothers undertake the greatest task of nurturing the grace of God in their souls.

 

The Hardest Thing to Do by Penelope Wilcock

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The Hardest Thing to Dothehardestthingtodo

14th Century – England

A peaceful monastery is enjoying its new abbot, who is taking the place of Father Peregrine, when an old enemy arrives seeking refuge. Reluctantly taking in Prior William, the upended community must address old fears and bitterness while warily seeking reconciliation. But can they really trust Prior William?