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Set in medieval Ireland, the story follows Brother Theophane, a scribe who grows weary of his routine duties. When his luck runs out and he is reassigned to the kitchens, he uncovers a remarkable ability: he can create a spectrum of inks using local plants.
This inventive discovery provides the monastery’s monks with the tools to illustrate their manuscripts, bringing life to the pages of the scriptorium. The narrative also situates itself within the broader context of monasteries, scriptoriums, and the art of illuminated manuscripts, offering an engaging window into medieval monastic life and artistic practice.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: C. M. Millen
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