The Book of Boy
Catherine Gilbert Murdock
Set in 1350, this historical novel follows Boy, an orphaned goatherd with a large hump on his back. He becomes the servant and traveling companion of Secundus, a mysterious pilgrim bound for Rome. Their dangerous journey takes them across Europe to collect seven relics connected with Saint Peter. Catherine Gilbert Murdock’s novel centers on Boy’s pilgrimage alongside this shadowy companion.
This book appears on 4 reading lists across 1 edition from 4 organizations.
