DUNSTAN

The incredibly compelling novel brings to life Saint Dunstan, the man who restored monastic life in England, advised seven kings and was later canonised as a saint. In looking behind the appearances and filling the gaps within the legend, Conn builds an extraordinary character and takes you deep into the murky waters of power and ambition.

Killer. Genius. Saint.

Tenth-century England. A time of violence and greed between tribes and nations, when the rule of the kingdom was determined by a warrior’s strength and skill.

A young nobleman’s son is sent to be educated among Benedictine monks. There, in the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey, a child of seemingly miraculous wit and talent becomes a man of ruthless ambition.

His sharp mind and aptitude for the games of power will place him at the centre of English rule for the reign of seven kings.

He will change the fate of England forever.