Here’s the cover of Book 2 in the series “The Chronicles of Iona”, called “Prophet”. Yes: there’s been a name change. Book 2 was originally entitled “Peregrinatio” which in Latin means a pilgrimage, a spiritual wandering, in this case to refer both to Columba in his exile on the island of Iona, and to Aedan, stuck in … More Here’s the cover for Book 2 in “The Chronicles of Iona”, “Prophet”
Kirkus has given “The Chronicles of Iona: Exile” a great review. THE CHRONICLES OF IONA: EXILE This historical novel set in sixth-century Scotland relates the struggles of St. Columba to establish his monastery and of Aedan mac Gabran to gain a kingship. In 563, Columba, an exiled abbot (and future saint), arrives with his monks … More Kirkus Reviews calls “The Chronicles of Iona: Exile” exciting, immersive and authentic
ForeWord Clarion Review HISTORICAL FICTION The Chronicles of Iona: Exile Paula de Fougerolles Careswell Press 978-0-615-60254-7 Five Stars (out of Five) “Iona is not a place one visits on a whim,” says a burly Scottish warlord to the Irish abbot who plans to colonize the isle. “Beset by vile storms” and surrounded by even viler … More ForeWord Clarion: The Chronicles of Iona: Exile gets 5 STARS (out of 5)
(Looking out from Craig Phadrig towards Portmahomack) Finally, what may be proof that St Columba did indeed convert the Northern Picts to Christianity! His Vita, the “biography” of Columba written a century after his death, suggests that he did, but that is hardly a surprising claim for such a work to make. But the Venerable … More The Pictish monastery of Portmahomack–a Columban foundation