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Marilyn Parkes-Seddon

    Seeking the Scallop Shell
    Madrigal
    • Madrigal

      • 194pages
      • 7 heures de lecture

      Set on the picturesque island of Guernsey, an art gallery becomes the backdrop for a thrilling exhibition by renowned artist Raphael Harcourt-Smythe, featuring his captivating painting Madrigal. As the event unfolds, the atmosphere shifts to one of mystery and danger, where romance intertwines with murder, revealing hidden truths. Marilyn Parkes-Seddon skillfully contrasts the gallery's beauty with haunting reminders of the island's wartime past, creating a gripping narrative filled with suspense and intrigue.

      Madrigal
    • Seeking the Scallop Shell

      • 200pages
      • 7 heures de lecture

      Before the Reformation the desire to go on pilgrimage was almost universal.For some it was simply an act of piety; others wished to obtain healing. The scallop shell became the recognised badge of pilgrims everywhere. In this book Marilyn Parkes-Seddon recounts her experiences visiting twenty-two places of pilgrimage in Britain.

      Seeking the Scallop Shell