Cuddy

This is a series of detailed, magical, emotionally-potent stories from the life and afterlife of Cuthbert, unofficial patron saint of northern England, and Cuddy to his followers. Born in about 634, within 30 years he was known throughout the Scottish Borders and Northumbria as a traveller, preacher and nature-lover. Joining the community at Lindisfarne, Cuddy served there for more than a decade before retreating to offshore islands where he died in 687. A century later the Vikings came and the monks of Lindisfarne fled, taking Cuddy's uncorrupted, sainted corpse with them. In dialogue with Cuddy's spirit, a 200-year vision quest… show more.

An unusual one, stick with it, once you get into the rhythm of the language, the story unfolds, and its a compelling one. Loved it.

This appears to be a big book, but don’t let that put you off! The first part is very much a story in verse, and the poetry is absolutely beautiful, telling the story of St. Cuthbert (Cuddy), an early saint of the North of England.

It is not a religious story but a very human one. The story weaves from that early time to modern-day England, incorporating Cuddy’s story along the way, moving from poetry to prose in a variety of forms but, all the while, using absolutely gorgeous language. The whole book is a poem.

It is a beautiful,… show more.