Aidan K Morrissey - for Historical Novel Society
This excellently researched and brilliantly inventive novel shows that the early years of one of the world's most famous saints was anything but glorious. For this reviewer, what makes a good historical novel great is when the author tells the most accurate story possible from historical references and fills the gaps with excellent time-relevant characters and events. Foster has done this and more. Sticking faithfully to the story of St. Patrick in his own words in his Confessio, the author creates a highly believable pagan Ireland whose hills, way of life and occasional battles are filled with fabulous characters and believable dialogue. ...a pleasure to read. Full review available at: Becoming St. Patrick: His Slavery - Historical Novel Society
