The Hawk and the Dove — Penelope Wilcock

'Even in the darkest moments of the story, hope tarries in the wings. A wonderful writer, a wonderful read.' Liz Curtis Higgs, New York Times bestselling author
'Wonderfully insightful, with a rich historical storyline. There's more substantial content here than in much Christian fiction â€" about grace, about leadership and loyalty, about humility, about disability and suffering.' FaithfulReader.com

The Hawk and the Dove is a captivating tale of Father Peregrine, the newly appointed Abbot of St Alcuin's, a Benedictine monastery in Yorkshire in the fourteenth century. Peregrine, a hawk trying to be a dove, is an imperfect and impatient man whose efforts to become the Abbot he believes he should be, make up much of the story.

Despite the challenges, Peregrine and his fellow flawed monks are devoted to their calling and to each other. As they navigate their way through personal struggles and confront the difficulties of the times, they learn about grace, leadership, loyalty, humility, disability, and suffering. Their struggles are timeless and relatable, offering insight into finding our place, dealing with setbacks, living with difficult people, and discovering our own limitations.

With rich historical details and substantial content, The Hawk and the Dove is a wonderful read that offers hope even in the darkest moments. Join Father Peregrine and his community of monks on a journey of faith and discovery in this compelling opening title.