Hour Before Dawn, The

Description

At St Alcuin’s Monastery Abbot John is in shock after learning of his sister’s rape and his mother’s murder. The refugee Father William is discovering his own vulnerability. As they support their leader and their barely-welcome guest, the community of brothers undertake the task of nurturing the grace of God in their souls, and in each other.

The Hour Before Dawn explores the psychological impact of grief and trauma, and the possibility of healing. Wilcock deftly weaves themes of the resurrection and ascension throughout the story, exploring the process of having survived suffering, but not yet having moved on.