The Sorcerer of Sainte Felice by Ann Finnin
Young Adult/Fantasy - June 1st 2010 by Flux - Goodreads
I was only an apprentice. I swear it. By all the angels in Heaven.
Fourteen-year-old Michael de Lorraine has been condemned to death by the Holy Office for sorcery. But just as the flames threaten to consume him, Michael is saved by Abbot Francis and granted refuge at the Benedictine monastery of Sainte Felice. Michael learns that this strange and wonderful place, famous for its healing wine, harbors renegade monk-sorcerers, enchanted gargoyles, and a closely guarded secret: Abbot Francis is the great Seratois, exiled Grand Master of the Fratres Illuminati.
As the church intensifies its cruel efforts at justice, Abbot Francis and the brotherhood are in grave danger. Michael will do anything to protect his mentor, but are his powers great enough to save the monastery from the merciless, bloodthirsty Inquisition?
Blending together magic, miracles, and historical details of life in fifteenth-century France, this unique fantasy offers a vibrant portrayal of one boy's journey of faith.
This looks like a really interesting historical young adult novel. It has a bit of magic and a bit of the Inquisition - kinda awesome, huh? I know absolutely nothing about the author and am really curious to see what she comes up with!
Looks like an intriguing pick! My WOW is at The Crowded Leaf.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely, I love the premise for this. It should be right up my street. Great pick. I guess June is the US release. I wonder if it has a UK date?
ReplyDelete@Becky - It's coming out in the UK July 1st - which isn't too huge a wait considering how long it takes sometimes!
ReplyDeleteI'm so checking it out when it hits shelfs!. :D
ReplyDeleteHeres mine:
http://mydangerouspleasure.blogspot.com/2010/03/waiting-on-wednesday_16.html
Never heard of this book before, but it does look interesting. I hope that you will enjoy it.Here's mine
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