This, Penelope Wilcock's sixth volume in the Hawk and the Dove,/I> series of novels, is as enthralling as the other five. The drama is played out against the backdrop of monastery life in medieval times. The central character, Father William, has fallen in love with his Abbot's sister, an impossible situation for a monk who has taken a lifelong vow of celibacy. The author skilfully and beautifully takes us deep into his conflicting emotions, his agonising struggles and desperate longings. But it is not a gloomy novel - far from it. As the story unfolds we see God's power at work in and through a forgiving, caring community. Embedded in the story are Abbot John's homilies on the Eucharist which opened a deep well of joy in me. The whole book engenders hope in our merciful God, who takes his broken followers and makes them whole.

I've just finished reading remember me and can't remember when a book has moved me more.As with the rest of the series it tell of the struggles of the monks but especially father William. As the book goes on you can actually feel the pain he is going through and the release he feels at the end.I look forward to more of the same.