Raised as an orphan at Lambley Abbey in Northern England, Sister Isolde Ogle O.S.A., bastard daughter of Sister Eawynn Ogle, is trained to copy and translate texts in Latin and Greek. Recognizing her brilliance, her mentor, Sister Yvonne Dacre, assigns Isolde to compare the Gospels of the Bible in the Latin Vulgate to John Wycliffe's banned English translation. Intrigued, Isolde begins to search for the original texts of the Gospels and Epistles of Saint Paul. Her quest to find the truth about the formation of the Gospels and Epistles of the New Testament takes her to other universities and monastic libraries in fifteenth century England. Despite setbacks, distractions, and the love of a Benedictine brother, her focus never wavers, even knowing that the publication of her research will cost her life. The Church is a formidable adversary and the punishment for heresy is death.
Eawynn's Daughter The Gospel of Isolde is the second book of the Cumbrian Chronicles by Linda Marie Brown. In addition to meeting new characters, some important characters from the first book are also part of the continuing story. In this new book, we meet Isolde and become part of her life and her adventures. Isolde is a fierce and determined woman. She is passionate and dedicated to the truth even though her actions could cost her dearly. Isolde is fearless in her pursuit of truths in a time where they have never been challenged, especially not by a woman. Eawynn's Daughter is a fascinating read about an extraordinary woman on an incredible quest!
Eawynn's Daughter by Linda Marie Brown continues the story begun in Musings of a Medieval Abbess.The protagonist Isolde, an orphan who is raised at Lambley Abbey in the mid- 1450s, is skilled at transcription and translation of biblical texts. Her work and discoveries about authorship of the Gospels rattle the Church hierarchy, putting her life in jeopardy. Facing challenges with determination and ingenuity, Isolde becomes a heroine for the ages.I highly recommend this Cumbrian Chronicles Book II and eagerly await the third book of the trilogy.