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The monastic rhythm of life at St Alcuins means that all is peaceful on the surface- but beneath there are strong currents as each monk contends with his own hopes- fears- challenges- and temptations. Not every monk is settled and secure. Sadness permeates the monastery when it is discovered early one morning that one of the novices- Brother Cedd- has disappeared. It quickly becomes clear that disturbance in the life of one can impact many. As the day goes on- the question looms: will Brother Cedd return? And what will be the consequences if he doesnt? In this moving conclusion to The Hawk and the Dove series- Pen Wilcock describes a single day in the life of the community weaving a deeply touching- frank- and witty tapestry of monastic life....