Set in the enigmatic town of Stormhaven, the narrative revolves around a hidden truth that could change everything for its residents. As secrets unravel, characters are forced to confront their pasts and the impact of their choices. Themes of mystery, betrayal, and redemption weave through the story, drawing readers into a web of intrigue where nothing is as it seems. The exploration of personal and communal identities in the face of hidden realities makes this tale both compelling and thought-provoking.
Set in the frigid landscape of Stormhaven, the story unfolds amidst a brutal winter known as 'The Beast from the East.' The chilling temperatures not only affect the environment but also foreshadow a sinister event. As the cold deeply penetrates the town, a looming threat of violence emerges, hinting at a harrowing human tragedy that will unfold under the cover of night. The narrative intertwines the harshness of nature with the darker elements of human conflict, creating an atmosphere of suspense and foreboding.
Set in first-century Palestine, the narrative unfolds in a society rife with conflict and tension. Roman invaders maintain control, while Jewish authorities collaborate with them, creating a volatile environment. Amidst this turmoil, desperate factions plot violent uprisings, highlighting the deep-seated animosities that define the era. The backdrop serves as a powerful exploration of rebellion, oppression, and the human struggle for freedom in a fractured society.
The narrative unfolds through Rosemary's inquiry about the desert, prompting reflections on its profound experiences and challenges. The abbot's insights reveal the stark beauty, spiritual lessons, and transformative power of the desert landscape, inviting readers to explore themes of solitude, faith, and self-discovery. As the conversation deepens, it uncovers the interplay between nature and spirituality, illustrating how the harsh environment shapes one's inner journey.
Julian of Norwich, a pioneering figure in literature, was the first woman to author a book in English, yet her contributions remained largely overlooked until the twentieth century. Her rediscovery highlights the significance of her work and the impact she had on spiritual writing and women's voices in literature.
Sleuthing couple DI Tamsin Shah and her unusual cleric uncle battle to solve a
murder mystery that reveals dark secrets from Abbot Peter's tempestuous
student years.
An Abbot Peter mystery. With the pursuit of excellence exchanged for the
pursuit of a killer who is both clever and efficient, the long dark corridors
of Stormhaven Towers become an education in fear. Who will be next?
A book of short meditations for use wherever you find yourself - on the bus, at the doctors, in your bedroom or by the pool. The third in Simon's One Minute trilogy, it's an invitation, in your busy life, to Pause. Read. Live. For truth-seekers who value awareness in their life... but don't have all day.
"Abbot Peter has recently swapped his failing leadership of a remote monastery in the Sinai desert for retirement in the bleak and stormy English seaside town of Stormhaven. When the charismatic local vicar is discovered dead - crucified, naked, to a cross on the vestry wall - Abbot Peter is invited to act as a Special Witness investigator. He is assigned to work alongside Detective Inspector Tamsin Shah - young, pretty, brash, unsentimental and, by a peculiar quirk of fate, a niece that Abbot Peter never knew he had. A cast of suspects to the murder of Rev. Adam Fontaine is quickly revealed from within the church's own community - including the formidable flower-arranger, the egotistical bishop, the compassionate curate, the irascible youth worker and the frustrated treasurer. Nine people were at the meeting that immediately preceded the vicar's shocking death. Could the mystical nine-point Enneagram revered by the father he never knew help Abbot Peter uncover the murderer? More deaths will follow before he discovers the answer"--Publisher's description
A masked Halloween party at a haunted Elizabethan mansion in the bleak seaside
town of Stormhaven for clients and counsellors of a new psychotherapy practice
ends in gruesome murder. Once again, retired monk Abbot Peter and his niece DI
Tamsin Shah are called upon to solve the mystery.
