Lux: a novel

King David spies on Bathsheba, leading to callousness and the loss of his god. King Henry VIII sees David as a mighty predecessor, while Sir Thomas Wyatt sees two kings who take what they want. Lux weaves past and present into a story of love, fidelity, faith, power, and poetry.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 14 October 2021
Publisher: Scribe Publications

King David, captivated by the beauty of Bathsheba, embarks on a treacherous path of obsession that leads him to commit acts of unimaginable cruelty. Even his own god turns away from him in disgust. However, there is hope for redemption. Through sincere repentance and the heartfelt psalms that express his remorse, David can find his way back to the light.

In a different realm and era, King Henry VIII stares at his cherished tapestries depicting David and Bathsheba, seeing in David a mighty predecessor and defender of the faith. However, his courtier-poet, Sir Thomas Wyatt, perceives a different narrative. Wyatt sees two kings who seize what they desire, heedless of the lives they destroy in their pursuit. David's lust drove him to commit murder, while Henry's ruthless pursuit of Ann Boleyn and the son she promised him becomes even more despicable when she fails to deliver an heir. Wyatt, who once had a close relationship with Ann himself, finds himself caught in the tumultuous wake of wilful power.

Davids psalms of penitence, resonating across time, reach out to him, even as he is confined in the Tower of London, facing the grim prospect of his imminent demise. He contemplates his beloved falcon Lukkes, yearning for the freedom to soar like him.

Lux seamlessly weaves past and present into a captivating story that explores the depths of love, loyalty, power, and poetry. This novel will captivate readers who have enjoyed the works of Marilynne Robinson, Anne Carson, and Hilary Mantel.

Weight: 338g
Dimension: 130 x 199 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912854745