The Abbot's Tale

by Conn Iggulden

There have been moments in my life when I truly believe I have been touched by God, despite my best efforts. Though I may be unworthy, he does love a sinner and always has. Jesus himself said that God rejoices more in a lost sheep returned than all the happy, bleating flock who never saw the open gate at all. I was his lost sheep then – and he watched for me.

Friendship has always been a rare seam for me. I have been surprised by it once or twice, yet one thing is always true: when you are surrounded by enemies, the least cruel of them is not your friend.

There is just something comical about anger without the threat of an attack.