In this meticulously researched book, James Boniface Mackinlay provides a detailed account of the life and legacy of Saint Edmund, a ninth-century king of East Anglia who was martyred for his Christian beliefs. Drawing on original manuscripts and other historical sources, Mackinlay offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the world of medieval England and the enduring legacy of one of its most revered saints.

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