Strata Florida-A tale of the Grail

In 1538 a group of monks set out from Glastonbury Abbey to deliver into safety a holy relic. As the Abbot watches them go, little does he suspect that come November, he will be dragged on a hurdle to the top of Glastonbury tor and then hung drawn and quartered for treason. Strata Florida, a story of deceit, lust and adventure. A fascinating journey of discovery both for the reader and the pilgrims set during the Tudor reformation. Well researched and unobtrusively woven into the narrative, we see life was not quite the bed of roses that some may think today of England's 'glorious' past. Corruption in those who the people trusted with their souls, mirrors well some of today's current ills. The author has created some memorable characters here who will live on in your mind well after the story has finished and this incident packed tale will keep you eager to turn to the next page, whilst also not wanting it to end.- Stephen Roberts, author.