The Hour before Dawn (The Hawk and the Dove #5)
by Penelope Wilcock
The Hour before Dawn is the fifth book in the series, The Hawk and the Dove. Penelope Wilcock paints the image and reality, that this world can be an awful, unkind place. This book follows the main characters in the preceding book, The Hardest Thing to Do. In this book, Abbot John finds out his sister has been raped and his mother is dead. The abbot then travels the emotional road of healing with his friend, Father William. (To learn more of their strong bond one should read the previous book) Father William has his own struggles as he finds a lost acquantiance, whom has been been physically and emotional battered, due to some of William's choices.
I enjoyed reading this book for the realistic events and feelings that the characters showed. But as the title implies, the dawn will come. Days will be dreary, but healing can be accomplished.
I recommend this book to those who are dealing with a loss or a great hurt and are looking for encouragement .
I was given a complimentary copy of this book from Crossway and Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
Rated: 4/5
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