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In the Falcon's Claw: A Novel of the Year 1000
In the Falcon's Claw A Novel of the Year 1000 Author:Chet Raymo In the year 998 A.D., the Apocalypse is believed imminent. Strengthened by a fearful populace, the Church is seeking to harness a decaying Holy Roman Empire by asserting its absolute authority in interpreting the will of God. Aileran, a monk perceived as saintly, takes issue with the Church and is accused of heresy. Based on real events, this bo... more »ok magically evokes the political landscape of the tenth-century while exploring love, friendship and timeless spiritual and religious questions.« less