In her new historical novel, Joy Margetts sensitively tackles the subject of forgiveness, in particular self-forgiveness, inviting us to consider our pasts and how we should deal with actions we regret.
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- Author Joy Margetts
- Pub Date 22/07/2022
In her new historical novel, The Pilgrim, Joy Margetts sensitively tackles the subject of forgiveness, in particular self-forgiveness, inviting us to consider our pasts and how we should deal with actions we regret. She introduces us to Henry de Brampton, a young man weighed down by what he has done, acts for which no restitution can be made, and uses his fictional account to share life-changing truth.
Driven by ambition and family expectation, young Henry de Brampton is determined to make his mark. Destined for a prestigious career in the Church, he readily embraces the chance to experience the world before taking his vows. But fuelled by selfish desire, he recklessly betrays those he loves, with devastating consequences.
Overwhelmed with guilt, he seeks redemption among the Cistercians of Abbey Cwmhir and finds a new identity as Brother Hywel. Yet a further thoughtless betrayal will prove he cannot escape himself, and he is forced on pilgrimage to save his vocation.
A reluctant pilgrim, can the unlikely company help him discover what it truly means to be great in God’s eyes, and will Hywel ever be willing not just to receive forgiveness but also to forgive himself?
Paperback, 274 pages
