Hiding the Moon
Hiding the Moon by Irina Serban is a work of fiction published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on November 26, 2013. This 306-page novel unfolds in 1503 at Vauclair Abbey in France, where the mysterious death of a Cistercian monk coincides with the disappearance of another. The narrative centers on a lay brother who embarks on a journey during a full moon eclipse, driven by a prophecy that compels him to explore the depths of his soul amidst a backdrop of mystery, adventure, and magic.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of themes as the story delves into the lives of Cistercian monks and the lay brother who harbors a secret. Accompanied by an ancient book and a charm, the protagonist’s quest reveals the complexities of his existence and the choices he faces in a conflict involving humans, Shadows, the Devil, and the Heavens. The novel intertwines elements of fantasy and historical fiction, inviting readers to engage with the unfolding drama and the protagonist’s internal struggles.
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1503, Vauclair Abbey, France – the mysterious death of a Cistercian monk and the even more mysterious disappearance of another one. Could this be what happened? A fictional interpretation of a real fact! During the full moon eclipse, on the 5th of October 1503, a prophecy is on the verge of being fulfilled, fact that forces a lay brother to set off on a journey. It will prove to be a quest that urges him to plunge into the challenging depth of his soul. Mystery, adventure, magic envelop the days of the Cistercian monks and of this lay brother, who fiercely guards a secret. An ancient book and a charm, which powers reveal little by little, accompany the main character on his life changing adventure. “I am a tormented soul partly because others chose so on my behalf, partly because I’m still choosing so,” he says. What will his final choice be in the war between humans, Shadows, Devil, and Heavens?
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