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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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New Purpose

Two British spies look out over war-torn Belgrade, and find the inspiration they need to go on with their dangerous mission.

686

A Light to Lighten the English

Even before he was born, St Dunstan was marked out to lead the English Church and nation to more peaceful times.

687

Candlemas

A February celebration for which the faithful have brought candles to church since Anglo-Saxon times.

688

The Setting of Edith’s Star

Edith left behind her a distraught Archbishop Dunstan, but also a legacy of love for the suffering.

689

St Edith’s Rebuke

King Canute could not believe that his hard-living predecessor Edgar could father a saint.

690

St Edith’s Thumb

The way Edith kept tracing little crosses with her thumb made a great impression on Archbishop Dunstan.