Historical
This story follows three brothers in 14th-century England, focusing on Oswin, who escapes his harsh life through his gift for singing. He enters an abbey, studies with an alchemist, and becomes entangled in ambition, betrayal, and secrets—until a shocking revelation changes everything.
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A tale of ambition, creativity and deception unfolds in 14th century England, where three brothers seek their places in a world of strict social divisions.
Oswin, the youngest brother, dreams of escaping their brutal father and the daily grind of life on a farm, but his odd behaviour casts doubt on his sanity and he is sent away to be treated by an alchemist. When he is discovered to have a remarkable singing voice he joins the choristers at a great abbey, at the same time becoming entangled in a web of commerce and hazardous experiments.
It is only when Oswin is forced to return to his family that he is confronted by a startling revelation that threatens to change their lives forever...
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