Bearing the Saint

by Donna Farley

Edmund is just an ordinary fisherman's son from the island of Lindisfarne, whose one great talent and joy is running as a messenger for his bishop. But when Viking invaders threaten the holy island and its great treasure, the relics of St. Cuthbert, Edmund's life changes forever. Along with his whole village, he must accompany their beloved saint on a perilous pilgrimage that will carry him across England, through adventure, heartbreak, miraculous deliverance, and budding love, all the way to manhood. Bearing the Saint brings to life the late ninth century in Northumbria, a turbulent period of invasion and conquest that concluded with an uneasy peace between Saxon and Dane. This gripping story, infused with the holy breath of St. Cuthbert, will hold readers of all ages spellbound.

264 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2010

Reviews

[Jane G Meyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book. Here's a link to my review on Speaking of Books at Ancient Faith Radio:
http://ancientfaith.com/podcasts/spea...

[Macrina]

Really nice story with rich historical detail. I read it aloud to my 9yo son as part of our recreational time during homeschooling. Thank you for a wonderful story of both adventure and faith!