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The Master Of The Chevron: Pocket Book Edition Paperback – December 13, 2020

by John Broughton (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars 15 ratings

After the Norman Conquest, fate throws a studious monk and a bluff mason together for a lifelong friendship.

The monk, Thurgot, senses Kenrick’s destiny, a man who saves him from drowning near the Farne Isles. His Christian beliefs entwine with Kenrick’s pragmatic talents to overcome the obstacles of revolt, persecution and hardship that these turbulent times present. Each is able to leave his mark in late eleventh- and early twelfth-century Northumbria.

Even today, the visitor to Durham can admire the work of the first master mason. Follow his trials and tribulations in The Master Of The Chevron, the third novel in John Broughton’s Saint Cuthbert trilogy.

This is the pocket book edition of The Master Of The Chevron, convenient to both read and take with you.

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  1. Book 3 of 3
    Saint Cuthbert Trilogy
  2. Print length
    278 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    December 13, 2020
  5. Dimensions
    4.12 x 0.7 x 6.75 inches
  6. ISBN-13
    979-8579779793
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08QFCRDLZ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 13, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 278 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8579779793
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.12 x 0.7 x 6.75 inches
  • Book 3 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Saint Cuthbert Trilogy
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 15 ratings

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    5.0 out of 5 stars War, Love, Art and Compassion, and 3 centuries of Devotion. A masterful trilogy.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2021
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    I have found this trilogy most compelling and a tribute to the art and artisans of this turbulent time over 3 centuries.
    In Book 1, Heaven in a Wild Flower, I found a blend of warring, as you might expect of a Saxon chronicle, but yet a serene influence of a simple craftsman prevails to enable us to see that oft neglected side of Saxon life in art, craftsmanship and religious devotion. And most importantly, the creation of a friendship with a simple religieux and the eventual devotion of one family stemming from a leather worker, Aella.
    In Book 2, The Horse Thegn, we see some generations later, descendants of Aella settling and creating a homestead that grows to a manor. We can see the cruelty of life, strife with Viking raids needing to be violently put down and war band eventually paving the way for the ‘civilising’ of settlements, mixed races, Viking and Saxon, and the driving influence? The devotion and miracles of Saint Cuthbert.
    In Book 3, The Master of the Chevron, life has moved on following the Norman Conquest. In Normandy, another descendant of Aella, as a second son and not able to inherit the family seat, Kenrick follows his passion as a stone mason eventually being rewarded the title Master Mason. Then tasked by the King to build monasteries in the north of England, his home, but his life’s ambition is achieved when appointed to build Durham Cathedral.
    The simple life he seeks is disrupted by rebellion and the ruthless putting down of the Northumbria rebels by William, laying waste to the land. Yet, in all of this, the art is the driving force in this novel and I found it heartrending in places, yet also inspirational. As with all 4 of the books I have read by this author, the story is told through characters and not as a historical narrative, much the same way as Bernard Cornwell. That said, we move through history and with ease, we understand the consequences of politics and those abusing power, but not all and learn to appreciate the goodness that prevails.
    I loved the way Broughton talked of the difficulty in funding, of Kenrick having to fight for getting what he wants in his designs and, the love of the art and architecture and the saint, transcends all. I loved it and it was a fitting end to this trilogy, the Saint translated to the cathedral and this line of Aella ended in a peaceful triumph.
    5 stars.
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  • Sashadoo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Creation in the midst of turbulent times
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2020
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    Having read the first two books in John Broughton's trilogy, I looked forward to reading the final episode, based on St. Cuthbert and those who followed his teachings and who revered the Saint long after his death.
    In the 11th century, England was a land of various kingdoms, with many monarchs vying for overall control of a divided land. The church, a powerful body in those days, was equally divided with various bishops courting favour with whichever monarch they thought would support their individual needs and requirements.
    The author has brought his prodigious talent to bear by mixing historical fact and a fictional tale that centres around two main characters, Kenrick, the, Master of the Chevron ' who becomes the master builder tasked with the creation of a new cathedral in Durham, and Thurgot, his friend who rises in rank within the church and becomes his chief supporter and advocate for his work.
    The problem was that Durham already had a cathedral but Kenrick was ordered to create a new one incorporating the previous edifice.
    Anyone who has travelled by train past the city of Durham is sure to have seen and, been impressed by the sight of the great cathedral which today stands on a hill commanding magnificent views in all directions.
    This is the author's fictional account of how the building came into existence. There is plenty of action, from battles between rival factions to the incredible miracles ascribed to Saint Cuthbert himself.
    I found myself so engrossed in the story that I could literally envisage the scenes as they played out on the pages and I wondered just how this story would end.
    Of course, being based on historical fact, the story doesn't really end, but really leaves us as the new creation of Durham cathedral takes its place on that hilltop, and England moves into a new century with renewed optimism and vigour.
    The wonderful thing of course, is that the legacy of Saint Cuthbert has survived across the centuries and has lived on into the present day.
    Having read this fascinating trilogy, it's not difficult to understand why!
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