Back to Bamburgh

This is my first novel, set in the 14th century, telling the story of an unlikely handful of Northumbrians on a quest for something great. For some it's personal, for others spiritual, for a few just political. In their possession the mysterious relic of the staff of Christ, they journey from the northern reaches of England to the towering heights of Helvetia and back to Bamburgh, in their sights no less than the kingdom of God. But such a goal attracts all manner of adversaries from Europe's troubled lands, keen to lay hands on that panacea, the staff of Christ. But who will succeed in grasping its power? The elusive relic remains a step ahead of its pursuers, and a step ahead of this chronicle.

When people ask me what kind of novel this is, I usually say that Back to Bamburgh is a historical novel. I think it is. But I also think it mixes genres. Back to Bamburgh is historical, it is adventure, with a suggestion of fantasy. It has ambition to be a theological thriller. See what you think!

Grateful credit for the cover picture to Estelle Pogson who can be found at postleslodge.com