Testament is a startling feat of imaginative skill distinguished by the breadth of its vision and by the heartbreaking story at its centre: that of the sacrifice a child made for his father six hundred years ago. But just as Simon himself is coming to accept young Toby a tragedy occurs whose repercussions will echo until the present day. Format: Kindle eBook By: Hawkins, Alis Binding: Kindle Edition Released: . Testament is a split time narrative, with action taking place in both the late fourteenth century and the present day. What is the painting trying to tell her? Why was the college named after its mason as well as its founder? And who does the statue of the carefree boy in the Toby Yard represent? In mediaeval Salster Simon of Kinnerton is struggling to come to terms with the fact that his son is disabled - cursed in the eyes of many of Salster's townspeople. Two worlds collide in a startling timeshift thriller. In the present day Damia grows increasingly obsessed with the mysterious wall-painting and the college's dark history. His work only interrupted when he becomes father to the son he has longed for for twenty years. Six hundred years earlier master mason Simon of Kineton is preparing plans for his magnum opus a college to rival anything in England.

This text refers to the paperback edition. She lives in Coleford, Glos., in the Forest of Dean. She works for the National Autistic Society and is a member of the Society of Authors and the Crime Writers’ Association. See search resultsfor this author Alis Hawkins(Author) 3.9 out of 5 stars70 ratings See all formats and editions Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. All Editions of Testament 2010, Trade paperback ISBN-13: 9780230706385 2008, Hardcover ISBN-13: 9780230700017 Books by Alis Hawkins None So Blind: Teifi Valley Coroner Starting at 13.88 Really Useful ASD Transition Pack Starting at 45.93 In Two Minds: Teifi Valley Coroner 2 Starting at 13.80 None So Blind Starting at 15. Alis Hawkins’ first novel, Testament, was published by Macmillan after winning a national competition. When Damia Miller is employed to promote revered Kineton and Dacre college it doesn't take her long to recognise that a grotesque antique painting recently uncovered on one of the college's walls might hold the key to the college's future. Testament Paperback by Alis Hawkins (Author) Visit Amazons Alis Hawkins Page Find all the books, read about the author, and more.

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