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Walking the Labyrinth: A Story of Saint Catwg
One man's journey between sacred duty and royal destiny in ancient Britain.Set against the rich backdrop of 6th-century Celtic Britain and Ireland, this mesmerizing tale of faith, power, and the search for purpose is based on the life of the historical Saint Catwg. It explores the tensions between secular and spiritual authority in a time of great change and uncertainty.
With stunning historical detail and profound spiritual insight, the story follows Catwg's extraordinary quest as he strives to forge a new kind of leadership—one that honours both his duties to God and to his people.
It is a powerful meditation on the nature of vocation, the price of power, and the enduring strength of faith in the face of seemingly impossible choices.
With stunning historical detail and profound spiritual insight, the story follows Catwg's extraordinary quest as he strives to forge a new kind of leadership—one that honours both his duties to God and to his people.
It is a powerful meditation on the nature of vocation, the price of power, and the enduring strength of faith in the face of seemingly impossible choices.
297 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 3, 2025
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June 6, 2025
Walking the Labyrinth was a fascinating historical novel about an early Welsh Saint. I haven’t read the first book in the series (should’ve done…) but apparently Catwg was a real person.
For those who don’t know this book is set during a period of British History when there is little recorded information: but many important things happened. It is the time between when the Romans left in 410 and the first Viking raid over 300 years later.
A time when King Arthur might have lived, and is aptly consider the Age of Saints because it is also the time when most of the founders of the Celtic Church lived and ministered. Patrick, Brigid of Kildare, Columba. You’ve heard of all them, but probably won’t be aware that this was the time when the British Church in Wales and other places became established.
The novel was well-told and historically authentic. I don’t think I noticed any glaring anachronisms: but then as I said there’s not a lot known about this period. I really enjoyed reading about Catwg’s personal and spiritual journey from and arrogant and obnoxious young man to a wise and respected shepherd. The story is informed by details about the clan and warrior culture of the period and some of the famous names above have cameos.
The only small thing that some of my followers might take issue with are references to some early Bishops and clerics working with Druids, as I doubt that really happened. Not before conversion anyway.
Recommended for lovers of historical fiction, and people interested in the early centuries of the church.
I received an advance review copy from the author or their representative via Booksirens for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
For those who don’t know this book is set during a period of British History when there is little recorded information: but many important things happened. It is the time between when the Romans left in 410 and the first Viking raid over 300 years later.
A time when King Arthur might have lived, and is aptly consider the Age of Saints because it is also the time when most of the founders of the Celtic Church lived and ministered. Patrick, Brigid of Kildare, Columba. You’ve heard of all them, but probably won’t be aware that this was the time when the British Church in Wales and other places became established.
The novel was well-told and historically authentic. I don’t think I noticed any glaring anachronisms: but then as I said there’s not a lot known about this period. I really enjoyed reading about Catwg’s personal and spiritual journey from and arrogant and obnoxious young man to a wise and respected shepherd. The story is informed by details about the clan and warrior culture of the period and some of the famous names above have cameos.
The only small thing that some of my followers might take issue with are references to some early Bishops and clerics working with Druids, as I doubt that really happened. Not before conversion anyway.
Recommended for lovers of historical fiction, and people interested in the early centuries of the church.
I received an advance review copy from the author or their representative via Booksirens for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
August 8, 2025
This is a life story and we do learn that he was a real person. His name is Catwg and he was both a priest and a king, ruling after his father. The book follows him on a spiritual growth journey. He is part of the Celtic world and the time frame follows the time of Saint Patrick in Ireland. I received an ARC for free and I am leaving a review voluntarily.
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