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Pagan’s Vows is the third novel in Catherine Jinks’s Pagan Chronicles, a series that blends medieval history with spirited adventure. After renouncing battle in the previous book, Pagan and his companion Lord Roland take vows of humility and obedience at the Abbey of Saint Martin. Yet Pagan’s restless spirit clashes with the strict discipline of monastic life, revealing a world of intrigue, moral doubt, and hidden danger within the cloistered walls. The novel continues the series’ tradition of vivid historical detail and engaging dialogue, offering readers a glimpse of medieval religious life and the challenges of spiritual transformation.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Catherine Jinks
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