The Long Fall

In this concluding volume of The Hawk and The Dove trilogy, The Long Fall deals with the slow decline of Peregrine's powers as he slides gradually into dementia.

Peregrine, strong and beloved abbot of St. Alcuin’s monastery, suffers a stroke. Now incapacitated, he begins an arduous recovery with the help of his brothers in the infirmary.

Brother Tom, the young monk closest to him, is horrified by the suffering Peregrine’s illness has inflicted. He keeps his distance, out of his depth. How will he find the courage to make this demanding journey of vulnerability with his friend? How will they communicate, now that Peregrine can no longer speak? How will Tom respond to the terrible, secret promise his abbot asks him to make?

In this journey to the depths of humanity, the two men discover together the treasures of darkness and the intimate mystery of compassion. Engaging and beautifully written, warm and haunting, The Long Fall concludes the first trilogy in the Hawk and the Dove series.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2015 Penelope Wilcock (P)2025 David C Cook

Beautiful.

This series is so moving and beautiful and me peace to listen to them. There are profound moments and moments of mundane living, but all infused with a peacefulness I love. I was glad that this book left off with the family retelling angle. The narration was perfect.

Another life changing book by Penelope Wilcox!

All of this series has had such an impact on my faith walk. Such real struggle with faith, love and walking those out. Highly recommend!