Promo: Fool by Mary Lawrence
Today, I'm delighted to welcome author Mary Lawrence to Ruins & Reading. We're sharing an intriguing snippet from her fascinating tale, Fool . It sounds just like my kind of story, and I hope to read it later in the spring. Fool is currently on blog tour with The Coffee Pot Book Club. Check out more enticing snippets HERE ! fool A Tudor Novel Mary Lawrence Snippet: “He was not reprimanded for murder?” “The priory keeps its secrets.” Brother Trelli merrily took up a pitcher and added water to the pot. How could these reticent and peace-loving brothers commit debauchery and murder? Such misdeeds are the transgressions of commoners and men outside the fold—not the doings of Benedictine monks. I picked up the hammer and brought it down on a walnut, sending shell fragments scattering. What other confidences were buried at Thetford Priory? “We take the vow, but we are just men,” said Brother Trelli. “And, as men, we struggle with mortal desires. We are not immune to th...
