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Saints: Medieval Legends of Heroes, Humans and Magic by Amy Jeffs is a breathtaking journey through the rich tapestry of medieval European culture, where miracles and magic intertwine with human frailty and heroic strength. This Sunday Times bestselling author brings to life legendary tales that have enchanted readers for centuries.
In this beautifully illustrated book, featuring over thirty original paper cutouts by the author, Jeffs masterfully retells the stories of saints from the fourth to the sixteenth centuries. These captivating legends speak of extraordinary heroes, from those raised by wolves to women who commune with birds, and tales of severed heads that call out from the shadows.
- Diverse Legends: Discover well-known super saints like Brigid, George, Patrick, and Michael, alongside lesser-known figures such as Scoith�n and Euphrosyne.
- Rich Historical Context: Each story is accompanied by insightful commentaries that trace the rise and fall of the medieval cult of saints.
- Yearly Journey: Experience the passing year through the lives of saints, from St Mungo's tales in January to St Thomas Becket in December.
- Mesmerizing Illustrations: The linocut prints enhance the storytelling, making each page a visual delight.
Jeffs takes readers on an evocative journey, guiding them from the high walls of medieval churches to the hidden treasures of the Thames, all while unveiling the stories of wayfaring monks and mighty martyrs. With enchanting tales of demons, dragons, and the stubborn skull of a giant, Saints: Medieval Legends of Heroes, Humans and Magic is a must-have for anyone captivated by the allure of history and myth.
Product Information
| ISBN: | 9781529416626 |
| Author: | Amy Jeffs |
| Format: | Paperback / softback |
| Imprint: | riverrun |
| Publisher: | Quercus Publishing |
| Dimensions: | 128 x 198 x 35 mm |
| Publication Date: | 24 April, 2025 |
| Pagination: | 448 pages, 25 monochrome, paper cutout illustrations. |
| Weight: | 474g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
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