Pilgrims

Kneale's medieval world is filled with a refreshing lightness of touch, and the novel explores the fallibility of humans, the absurdities and consolations of belief, and the violence of religious fervor.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 352 pages
\n Publication date: 01 April 2021
\n Publisher: Atlantic Books
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A captivating and vividly rendered novel by a master storyteller, Joseph O'Connor, Kneale's medieval world is brought to life with a delightful lightness of touch. The Sunday Telegraph praised the book, stating, "1289."

In a small village, a wealthy farmer grapples with the guilt of cheating his neighbors, while his wife craves pilgrim badges to flaunt at church. A destitute villager believes his beloved cat is trapped in purgatory and must be saved. A mother blames herself for her son's illness and seeks forgiveness to cure him. A landlord faces consequences from the church for punching an abbot. Among a diverse group of pilgrims embarking on a treacherous journey from England to Rome, each carries their own secrets and motivations. While some seek spiritual enlightenment, others succumb to the temptations of the flesh.

Pilgrims, a sweeping novel of medieval society and historic Englishness, delves into the human condition, exploring the flaws and complexities of belief systems while exposing the violent undercurrents of religious fervor. Through its vivid characters and intricate plot, the book offers a profound reflection on the nature of faith, morality, and the human experience.

\n Weight: 330g\n
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 29 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781786492395\n
Edition number: Main\n