02/20/2012

PicTeasers: The Pilgrimage Chapter 16 by Camilla

Impassive, every emotion under control, Adso stood in front of his master, wondering if his last moments had arrived, as they surely would, should Aro decide to touch him.

“Welcome back, Adso,” said the pretend Abbot, pleasantly. “It seems a good harvest indeed. Whom would you suggest I confess?”

Oh, he must be thirsty, because he is focusing on his meal, good. Aro liked to play with his food, while others just fell on their prey as soon as they were delivered to them. Concealing his distaste, Adso thought briefly whom to bring him, and decided he had the perfect candidate, one the Abbot would find amusing.

“Allow me to surprise you, Master,” he said, hoping that, in order not to spoil the “surprise” Aro would be less keen to read him.

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Summary

AD1353. Europe has been ravaged by the plague, and millions died To thank God for their deliverance, or to atone for the sins of their dead loved ones, many people will go on pilgrimages, either to near or far away destinations. We will follow a number of such pilgrims, willing to worship at San Marcus’ shrine. But, things are not always what they seem. The handsome young monk leading them is very pale under his cowl, and he appears to be fasting all the time. Plus, all of them have secrets and very few are innocent. Will they find love or death at the end of the journey?

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