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OverviewA glowing first novel that brings us historical fiction in the grand epic manner, beautifully felt and written *It is England, in the fourteenth century--a time of plague, political unrest and the earliest stirrings of the Reformation. The printing press had yet to be invented, and books were rare and costly, painstakingly lettered by hand and illuminated with exquisite paintings. Finn is a master illuminator who works not only for the Church but also, in secret, for John Wycliffe of Oxford, who professes the radical idea that the Bible should be translated into English for everyone to read. Finn has another secret as well, one that leads him into danger when he meets Lady Kathryn of Blackingham Manor, a widow struggling to protect her inheritance from the depredations of Church and Crown alike. Finn's alliance with Lady Kathryn will take us to the heart of what Barbara Tuchman once called the calamitous fourteenth century. Richly detailed and irresistibly compelling, The Illuminator is a glorious story of love, art, religion, and treachery at an extraordinary turning point in history. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Brenda Rickman Vantrease , Simon JonesPublisher: BBC Audiobooks Imprint: BBC Audiobooks Dimensions: Width: 18.30cm , Height: 4.00cm , Length: 15.40cm Weight: 0.490kg ISBN: 9780792734963ISBN 10: 0792734963 Publication Date: 01 March 2005 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsBrenda Rickman Vantrease's The Illuminator is one of the most engaging books I've had the pleasure to read in many years. Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |