The Fields of Bannockburn: A Novel of Christian Scotland from Its Origins to Independence [Paperback]

Donna Fletcher Crow (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1996

The quest is begun. Join Mary, Brad and Gareth as together they set forth on their mission, an adventure that entertwines past and present and that ultimately teaches them life-changing truths.

Product Details

• Paperback: 707 pages
• Publisher: Moody Pr (January 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802477364
• ISBN-13: 978-0802477361
• Product Dimensions: 14.3 x 8.9 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,124,523 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Donna Fletcher Crow, who lives in Idaho with her husband of 46 years, is the mother of four adult children, grandmother of 10 and author of thirty-some books, mostly novels dealing with British history. Her best known book is the epic historical novel Glastonbury, The Novel of Christian England, which was awarded First Place, Historical Fiction, by the National Federation of Press Women.

After almost 10 years in the publishing wilderness Donna is reentering the fray with The Monastery Murders, a series of ecclesiastical mysteries featuring Felicity Howard, an American woman studying for the Anglican priesthood in a monastery in remote Yorkshire. When Felicity's favorite monk is bludgeoned to death she finds herself learning about a lot more than theoretical theology. A Very Private Grave, the first in the series will be released by Monarch Books (Lion Hudson) in May 2010 in the UK and next Sept. in the US by Kregel Books.

She says, "I write historical novels and contemporaries that draw heavily on historical background, because I believe it is vitally important that we not loose touch with our rich historical heritage. Those who have gone before us have worked too hard and suffered too much to preserve the privileges we enjoy for us to forget their stories. Reading of the triumphs of the faithful in ages past can inspire and strengthen us for our own challenging times."

Donna is an enthusiastic gardener, enjoying the challenge of growing an English cottage garden in the Idaho desert. You can visit her garden at http://novelgarden.blogspot.com/
She also enjoys drinking tea with family and friends and hearing from her readers. You can write to her at [e-mail].

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Totally engrossing!, January 17, 2000

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Dorothy Millard (Boise, Idaho) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Fields of Bannockburn: A Novel of Christian Scotland from Its Origins to Independence (Paperback)

I want to go to Scotland! The Fields of Bannockburn was totally engrossing. I was caught up in the book, by its history and its geography. I just had to know where all these places were! I'd read for a while, and then a placename would send me to the Scotland sections of Nicholson's Guide to Great Britain. The storyteller, Hamish, as the vehicle for the history of Scotland, was very believable as were the other characters. I had no trouble relating to Mary's quandry between her fiance back home in the States and Gareth in Scotland; it could have been me. Were I still teaching Language Arts in junior high school, I would and could recommend this book to that grade level. It would be a great adjunct to history, reading, and creative writing. What discussions one could have! What dreams of travel it could inspire: it would make one want to see the historic sites. My travel plans definitely will be guided by this book. Give it a try-you might want to go to Scotland, too.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Historical Fiction Above and Beyond, January 15, 2000

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Sarah (Tulsa, Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Fields of Bannockburn: A Novel of Christian Scotland from Its Origins to Independence (Paperback)

This book goes well beyond your average historical fiction. Donna Fletcher Crow splendidly links four pieces of Scotland's history with a modern day line. Be sure to follow up on the modern day characters when they go to Ireland in The Banks of the Boyne.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rewarding Read, May 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Fields of Bannockburn: A Novel of Christian Scotland from Its Origins to Independence (Paperback)

Very well written account of Scottish christian history - a lovely perspective of the most influential characters. I'd love to read more of her work - this is meaty and substantive.