St. Dunstan

St. Dunstan is a historical novel written by Eliza Allen Starr. The book is set in 10th century England and follows the life of Dunstan, a monk who becomes the Archbishop of Canterbury. The story begins with Dunstan's childhood and his early years as a blacksmith's apprentice. Despite his father's disapproval, Dunstan is drawn to the monastic life and eventually becomes a monk at Glastonbury Abbey. As Dunstan rises through the ranks of the church, he becomes embroiled in political intrigue and religious conflict. He serves as an advisor to several kings, including Athelstan and Edgar the Peaceful, and plays a key role in the establishment of the Benedictine monastic order in England. Throughout the novel, Dunstan struggles with his own personal demons, including his desire for power and his love for a woman named Ethelwyn. He also faces opposition from rivals within the church, including the powerful Bishop of Winchester, who seeks to undermine Dunstan's authority. St. Dunstan is a richly detailed and engaging historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into medieval England. It explores themes of power, love, and religious devotion, and paints a vivid portrait of one of England's most influential religious figures.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Patron Saints, by Eliza Allen Starr. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766141942.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.