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Updated Glossary of Terms

Abbey: Monastic community

Abbott: Administrator of monastery / abbey

Abbess: Administrator of monastery / abbey

Alms: Gifts of money / services / goods for the poor

Bailey: Outer courtyard of the fortification

Battlements: Defensive structure along the outer edge of the wall
walk

Benedictine Order: Religious community founded by St. Benedictine
Vows of personal poverty, chastity and obedience

Burh: Fortified town

Chapter House: Religious community administrative center

Cloister: Enclosed inner courty...

Thanks Connie at UNMC

Connie did a fantastic job on my retirement party. The book cover cake was just awesome. Thanks too for the great support from my coworkers. I have been truly blessed.

Glossary of Terms

Abbey Monastic community

Abbott Administrator of monastery / abbey

Abbess Administrator of monastery / abbey

Alms Gifts of money / services / goods for the poor

Bailey Outer courtyard of the fortification

Battlements Defensive structure along the outer edge of the wall walk

Benedictine Order Founded by St. Benedictine
Vows of personal poverty, chastity and obedience

Burh Fortified town

Chapter House Religious community administrative center

Cloister Enclosed inner courtyard in a monastery / abbey

Coff...

A Call for Glossary Terms

Some of my fans are requesting a glossary of terms which they can refer to as they follow their favorite characters in the 9th Century. Please submit any words you would like to see on the page. The file will be available on the Resource page on my webpage: www.maryannbernal.com.

Thank you Steven for the great review

I found the debut novel of Mary Ann Bernal to be a profound, engaging, incredibly detailed piece of work. From the conclusion of the first sentence the novel is impossible to put down. These are not cookie cutter characters, and this is no paint by numbers story. Drenched in a rich, vibrant, and carefully researched pool of history, the characters manage to exist beyond their page - they have been given form - what they feel, you will feel. Whether you have an interest in this era of history ...

Networking

I have been truly blessed with such wonderful friends and coworkers who have been spreading the word about "The Briton and the Dane." Our numbers grow daily and book orders continue to pour in. God is truly orchestrating this wonderful journey.

KUDOS to Facebook Fans

This humble author is most appreciative for the 81 fans who have joined the Briton and the Dane Facebook page since its inception one month ago. KUDOS to my most renown and illustrious followers.

Resource Page Update

I thought a map of the Esbjerg sea route would help visualize the sea route Erik and Rollo chose to follow when they set sail to Wessex. Since artistic talent is not my forte (SMILE) be kind with your critique.