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Columba's Bones

Columba's Bones - Darkland Tales

1st paperback ed

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Publisher's Synopsis

The Isle of Iona, 825. In a bloody, brutal raid, Abbot Blathmac is slain on the steps of his monastery for refusing to give away the location of the sacred relics of St Columba, the missionary who first brought Christianity to Scotland. Following a night of rampage and mayhem, one Viking wakes up the next morning to find himself alone, hungover, and abandoned by his crew mates. He can't swim, there are no boats, and the only surviving monk on the island has taken his sword. With only his wits, he must survive long enough not only to rejoin his Viking comrades, but also to find the location of the elusive relics that brought him here in the first place. Rooted in the real history of Iona and its early monks, Columba's Bones is an utterly unique and thrilling read, exploring the clash of early Christianity and paganism, and expanding into a sharp, witty meditation on philosophy, redemption, shame, violence, love, transcendence and reality. Shortlisted for the Highland Book Prize the Bookmark Book Festival Book of the Year.

Book information

ISBN: 9781846976735
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Imprint: Polygon
Pub date:
Edition: 1st paperback ed
DEWEY: 823.92
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Sales rank: 11451
Number of pages: 192
Weight: 186g
Height: 198mm
Width: 130mm
Spine width: 19mm