CROSSES OF ASH - ANTOINE SENANQUE
Discover a shocking confession that could shake the foundations of the Church. Antoine Senanque takes us on a journey to 14th-century France, where political intrigues and power struggles are reborn after the Black Death. The prior of the Dominican monastery in Verfeil sends monks Antonin and Robert in search of valuable vellum on which he intends to write his confession. What he witnessed is too heavy to write on ordinary paper.
- Finalist for the Goncourt Prize 2023
- Winner of the Polish Goncourt Prize 2023
- Engaging plot full of historical details
- Duel between the prior and the inquisitor for the future of the Church
- Mysterious Master Eckhart in the background of events
- Confession that will shake the foundations of the Church
After crossing the gates of Toulouse, the Dominicans fall into the hands of the inquisitor, who gives Antonin an ultimatum: either he delivers the manuscript of the old monk to the inquisition, or Robert will be burned at the stake. A dangerous game begins, in which the future of the Church is at stake. Antonin, caught up in this game, writes down the memories of his superior, discovering step by step the history of the besieged Kaffa, Franciscan intrigues, the hunt for heretics, German Beguines and the plague that plagues Europe.
At the heart of these events, the figure of the mysterious Master Eckhart emerges, adding depth and intrigue to the story. The novel combines historical erudition, a criminal plot and a wonderful atmosphere, transporting the reader to distant times full of tensions and conflicts. Antoine Senanque has created a work that will surely remain in the memory of readers for a long time, encouraging reflection on the condition of the Church and human nature.
"Crosses of Ash" is not only a historical novel, but also a deep study of human characters and moral dilemmas. The author renders the realities of the era with extraordinary precision, while creating a universal story about the struggle between good and evil, faith and betrayal. This is a must-read for all lovers of history, crime novels and fine literature.
Product information:
Publisher: Horyzont, Year of publication: 2024, Cover: hardcover, Number of pages: 416, Format: 150x217 mm.
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