John-Patrick Bayle has added to the generous tide of titles taking Medieval Europe as its subject and focus. In The Order he has published an adventure story which follows Brother Jan, a Benedictine monk residing at a wealthy abbey in France. His is a truly harrowing Central European journey, nearly resulting in this death several times; he’s injured and humiliated enough that he begins to think he might prefer it. The year is Anno Domini 1513, a year of upheaval for Holy Mother the Church,...
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