Pabo, the Priest

Sabine Baring-Gould's 'Pabo, the Priest' weaves a rich, historical narrative set in the reign of King Henry Beauclark. The novel is embroidered with the sumptuous details of a bygone era, reflecting both the grandeur and the frailties of royal life and love through its central figures, King Henry and his wife Nest. Baring-Gould's prose is noteworthy for its descriptive power, and the book is steep...