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  • The Lion and the Cross

  • A Novel of Saint Patrick and Ancient Ireland
  • By: Joan Lesley Hamilton
  • Narrated by: Roger Clark
  • Length: 16 hrs and 9 mins
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By: Joan Lesley Hamilton
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The man who would become Ireland’s beloved patron saint confronts his destiny during the tumultuous Dark Ages in this vibrant, enthralling novel

In 410 CE, arrogant 16-year-old Magonus Sucatus Patricius denounces Christianity as a religion for cowards when the Roman legions withdraw, leaving Britain vulnerable to raiders from the west. Determined to wield a sword despite being the grandson of a priest, the affluent young man is taken captive by barbarians and sold into slavery to a cruel Irish king. On a mountaintop in Eire, a shepherd strips him of his grand Roman name and calls him Padraic, marking him a man of no consequence.

Set against the magnificent backdrop of ancient Ireland and based on available historical facts, Saint Patrick’s Confession, and Celtic myth, this gripping novel follows Patrick as he finds his faith while fighting to escape bondage in Eire. Friendship with a king, love for a queen, and enmity with the druids who fear his God will embroil him in a civil war in a land from which he will struggle to flee - only to be called to return.
©1979 Joan Lesley Hamilton (P)2019 Audible, Inc.
Biographical Fiction Fiction Literary Fiction World Literature Ireland Royalty King
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I couldn't put it down.

Excellent book and excellent orator!! Well done! I haven't enjoyed a book this much in years! I found it very hard to get out of the car when I got home because I just wanted to hear what happens next!! A proper 5 star read or listen!!! 😁

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