Becoming St. Patrick
His Mission
by Eric Foster
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Pub Date Feb 28 2024 | Archive Date Mar 18 2024
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Description
- Becoming St. Patrick uniquely delves deep into the character of the man, to illuminate who Patrick was and who he became.
- A research-based, credible telling of what Patrick did and how he did it, as he fought to take Christianity to the Irish.
- An action-filled, compelling story portraying life in Ireland’s Dark Ages.
Patrick’s ten-man mission arrives by boat in the Irish kingdom of Brega, and they are immediately expelled by the king’s warriors. Rowing north, they find refuge with a group of outlaws, and from these humble beginnings create their first church.
When Patrick lights an Easter fire and falls foul of druid custom, at the time of a national gathering of kings, near to Tara, Matho, the Arch-druid of Ireland arranges that Patrick should answer to the High King. But Matho is trapped by his own lies, enabling Patrick to turn the hearing to his advantage, winning the High King’s acceptance of his mission whilst the arch-druid is stripped of his seniority – ensuring Matho’s lifelong antagonism towards Patrick.
Patrick loses a champion on the death of High King Niall, suffering further when the succeeding king restores Matho to power. The Arch-druid cunningly plots a spectacular atrocity, to ruin Patrick’s thriving church, culminating in the burning of Patrick at the stake. As flames lick at the hem of Patrick’s robes, ‘Where is your god now?’ Matho taunts.
A Note From the Publisher
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781805142300 |
| PRICE | £11.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 448 |
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Featured Reviews
Carol Elizabeth K, Reviewer
I really like a book which translates into modern text and this is exactly that type. There are certain types of authors who can write about a truly historic character like St. Patrick about whom there is little known about his life but Eric Foster is one such writer. He has the ability to put flesh to the person without pretending to present the details as fact. Using intelligent guess work, research and the context of the period he creates an enjoyable story. Bravo, a very enjoyable book. Highly recommended for easy understanding of the life and times of a Saint. Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for an advanced copy of Becoming St. Patrick.
Janalyn P, Reviewer
Becoming St. Patrick by Eric Foster is a historical fiction book about the early life in struggles of the man who would eventually be known at Saint Valentine I think the best thing about this book is Eric Foster’s way of writing in a modern style about a historical subject but still having the story come out sounding legitimate and as historical as it needs to be I hope that makes sense. We get to see in the beginning the future Saint at home but it is later in the book when we get to see him in a way we’ve never seen him before I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it I have read this authors books before and will continue to do so he has such an awesome writing style he is an author who definitely knows how to spin a yarn. I want to thank the publisher the author and NetGalley for my free ARC copy please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.
Kathryn M, Reviewer
I really enjoyed reading this book, it uses the biblical element perfectly and enjoyed the overall feel of the story. I enjoyed getting to know St. Patrick in this world and glad it was so well done. I enjoyed the story of this book and getting to see Patrick on the road to sainthood. Eric Foster has a great writing style and I'm glad I got to read this.
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