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    Comfort of Home: Life of Galen Book 2
    The King's Hall, Life of Galen Book 4: A novel about friendship and love
    Fraternity of Brothers: A historical fiction short novel
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    Life of Galen Series

    Written by Marina Pacheco and Marina Pachecoo

    Narrated by Jacob Daniels

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    About this series

    Will Galen find the answers he seeks?


    Europe, 998 AD. Galen and Alcuin have finally escaped the clutches of the Moors. Now they’re adrift in an unsettled continent where invasions, cults, plagues, drought and the looming millennium have upset the world order. Do these two young monks have what it takes to fulfil Alcuin’s promise to get to Rome? 


    The journey over the Pyrenees and across the Mediterranean isn’t even the greatest challenge. Galen needs to decide whether he’s a saint. Can he find the answer amongst the people he meets or will he have to look deeper within himself to find the truth? 


    Road to Rome is the seventh book in the compelling Life of Galen Historical Fiction series. If you like quests for truth, friendship under the harshest conditions and realistic depictions of early Medieval life, then you’ll love Marina Pacheco’s riveting short novel.


    Buy Road to Rome today and journey into a turbulent past!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMarina Pacheco
    Release dateOct 17, 2022
    Comfort of Home: Life of Galen Book 2
    The King's Hall, Life of Galen Book 4: A novel about friendship and love
    Fraternity of Brothers: A historical fiction short novel

    Titles in the series (7)

    • 1

      Fraternity of Brothers: A historical fiction short novel
      Fraternity of Brothers: A historical fiction short novel

      Fraternity of Brothers: A historical fiction short novel

      Marina Pacheco
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      Cast out for a crime committed against him, his future looks bleak. Until an unexpected visitor gives him hope for justice. Medieval Europe, 996 AD. Fifteen-year-old Galen survived a horrendous assault, only to be exiled by his family. Taken in by monks and grateful to be spared as a suspected sinner from the execution block, he ekes out a lonely existence of unrelenting pain. But he gains a chance to prove himself worthy when a famous young illustrator arrives at the abbey and selects him to help with an important manuscript. Thrilled to be handpicked for his superb scribing skills, Galen fears the other members of the order will sabotage his newfound fellowship with their whispered accusations. But when more brutal attacks rock the quiet community, a confrontation with his assailant might force him to finally speak his truth. Will Galen find his voice and triumph over trauma and tragedy? Fraternity of Brothers is the first book in the compelling Life of Galen historical fiction series. If you like fighting for acceptance, finding absolution, and authentic depictions of the harsh Middle Ages, then you’ll love Marina Pacheco’s riveting novella. Buy Fraternity of Brothers to win redemption today!

      Cast out for a crime committed against him, his future looks bleak. Until an unexpected visitor gives him hope for justice. Medieval Europe, 996 AD. Fifteen-year-old Galen survived a horrendous assault, only to be exiled by his family. Taken in by monks and grateful to be spared as a suspected sinner from the execution block, he ekes out a lonely existence of unrelenting pain. But he gains a chance to prove himself worthy when a famous young illustrator arrives at the abbey and selects him to help with an important manuscript. Thrilled to be handpicked for his superb scribing skills, Galen fears the other members of the order will sabotage his newfound fellowship with their whispered accusations. But when more brutal attacks rock the quiet community, a confrontation with his assailant might force him to finally speak his truth. Will Galen find his voice and triumph over trauma and tragedy? Fraternity of Brothers is the first book in the compelling Life of Galen historical fiction series. If you like fighting for acceptance, finding absolution, and authentic depictions of the harsh Middle Ages, then you’ll love Marina Pacheco’s riveting novella. Buy Fraternity of Brothers to win redemption today!

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      Comfort of Home: Life of Galen Book 2
      Comfort of Home: Life of Galen Book 2

      Comfort of Home: Life of Galen Book 2

      Marina Pacheco
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      Proven innocent, he’s returned from exile. Can he recover all that he lost? Anglo-Saxon England, AD 997. Brother Galen is anxious about leaving the haven of his abbey. Suddenly reconciled with his father after being disowned, he fears he will never again fit in with his estranged family. But when he’s commissioned to produce a manuscript for the king, the shy scribe has the chance to visit his relatives after three years of banishment. Relieved by the warm welcome from his sisters and mother, Galen still struggles to face those who once cast him aside. And with the village’s priest refusing to believe his innocence, this young man’s reputation could bear deadly consequences. Can Galen finally find the peace he needs to move on? Comfort of Home is the second book in the absorbing Life of Galen historical fiction series. If you like captivating characters, chances for redemption, and uplifting quests, then you’ll love Marina Pacheco’s immersive tale. Buy Comfort of Home to restore a wounded man’s hope today!

      Proven innocent, he’s returned from exile. Can he recover all that he lost? Anglo-Saxon England, AD 997. Brother Galen is anxious about leaving the haven of his abbey. Suddenly reconciled with his father after being disowned, he fears he will never again fit in with his estranged family. But when he’s commissioned to produce a manuscript for the king, the shy scribe has the chance to visit his relatives after three years of banishment. Relieved by the warm welcome from his sisters and mother, Galen still struggles to face those who once cast him aside. And with the village’s priest refusing to believe his innocence, this young man’s reputation could bear deadly consequences. Can Galen finally find the peace he needs to move on? Comfort of Home is the second book in the absorbing Life of Galen historical fiction series. If you like captivating characters, chances for redemption, and uplifting quests, then you’ll love Marina Pacheco’s immersive tale. Buy Comfort of Home to restore a wounded man’s hope today!

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      The King's Hall, Life of Galen Book 4: A novel about friendship and love
      The King's Hall, Life of Galen Book 4: A novel about friendship and love

      The King's Hall, Life of Galen Book 4: A novel about friendship and love

      Marina Pachecoo
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      As if being commissioned to create a book to turn back the Apocalypse isn’t enough, intrigue and romance threaten to destroy everything he’s come to rely upon. Medieval London, 997 AD. Galen and Alcuin finally arrive at the King’s Hall only to be plunged into the middle of a dangerous blood feud, a forbidden romance and a miracle that brings more questions than answers. Surrounded once again by harsh men with full knowledge of the shocking event that led to his banishment, Galen has only one person he can depend on. But Alcuin is being pulled away by family duty and a new obsession. Is it time for Galen to stop relying upon others and solve his own problems?  Will Galen survive this dangerous new world and forge a safer future for himself and his friend? The King’s Hall is the fourth book in the compelling Life of Galen historical fiction series. If you like stories about friendship overcoming the odds, mystery and intrigue at court and authentic depictions of the early Middle Ages, then you’ll love Marina Pacheco’s riveting novel.

      As if being commissioned to create a book to turn back the Apocalypse isn’t enough, intrigue and romance threaten to destroy everything he’s come to rely upon. Medieval London, 997 AD. Galen and Alcuin finally arrive at the King’s Hall only to be plunged into the middle of a dangerous blood feud, a forbidden romance and a miracle that brings more questions than answers. Surrounded once again by harsh men with full knowledge of the shocking event that led to his banishment, Galen has only one person he can depend on. But Alcuin is being pulled away by family duty and a new obsession. Is it time for Galen to stop relying upon others and solve his own problems?  Will Galen survive this dangerous new world and forge a safer future for himself and his friend? The King’s Hall is the fourth book in the compelling Life of Galen historical fiction series. If you like stories about friendship overcoming the odds, mystery and intrigue at court and authentic depictions of the early Middle Ages, then you’ll love Marina Pacheco’s riveting novel.

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      Kindness of Strangers: A novel about miracles, friendship and acceptance during a time of war
      Kindness of Strangers: A novel about miracles, friendship and acceptance during a time of war

      Kindness of Strangers: A novel about miracles, friendship and acceptance during a time of war

      Marina Pacheco
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      Trapped in a land plagued by vikings, can one small miracle be all they need to survive? Anglo-Saxon England, 997 AD. 16-Year-old scribe, Galen, and his friend Alcuin the illuminator, are running late. Galen's frailty has delayed their mission – to produce the most glorious book in honour of the king. They are crossing the treacherous marshes of eastern England when vikings attack. After the battle, a child claims that Galen performed a miracle. Ill, surrounded by strangers and expecting a second viking raid at any moment, Galen struggles to understand what actually happened. Did Galen perform a miracle? What does it mean for him and the people around him if he did? Will it even matter if they are overrun by vikings? Kindness of Strangers is the third book in the absorbing Life of Galen historical fiction series. If you like historical detail, human dilemmas, and a heartwarming story, then you'll love Marina Pacheco’s absorbing tale. Buy Kindness of Strangers and witness the power of miracles today!

      Trapped in a land plagued by vikings, can one small miracle be all they need to survive? Anglo-Saxon England, 997 AD. 16-Year-old scribe, Galen, and his friend Alcuin the illuminator, are running late. Galen's frailty has delayed their mission – to produce the most glorious book in honour of the king. They are crossing the treacherous marshes of eastern England when vikings attack. After the battle, a child claims that Galen performed a miracle. Ill, surrounded by strangers and expecting a second viking raid at any moment, Galen struggles to understand what actually happened. Did Galen perform a miracle? What does it mean for him and the people around him if he did? Will it even matter if they are overrun by vikings? Kindness of Strangers is the third book in the absorbing Life of Galen historical fiction series. If you like historical detail, human dilemmas, and a heartwarming story, then you'll love Marina Pacheco’s absorbing tale. Buy Kindness of Strangers and witness the power of miracles today!

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      Friend of My Enemy
      Friend of My Enemy

      Friend of My Enemy

      Marina Pacheco
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      Captured by an implacable enemy, their future looks bleak. Will escape even be possible? Al-Andalus 998 AD. Galen and Alcuin have been taken prisoner by the Moors. Galen is a Moorish doctor’s latest project. Alcuin languishes in the dungeons, watching over the bishop, who is slowly being tortured to death for a treasure. Galen and Alcuin must learn how to survive in a strange new kingdom which is rapidly turning hostile towards Christians. Martyrdom, a life of slavery, or escape are their only options. But how can they escape when they have been separated? Will Galen touch the heart of his captors and win their freedom? Friend of My Enemy is the 6th book in the compelling Life of Galen historical fiction series. If you like exploring the lives of people in the past and tales of friendship enduring under the harshest of conditions, then you’ll love Marina Pacheco’s ongoing medieval saga. Buy Friend of My Enemy today to be spirited away to ancient times.

      Captured by an implacable enemy, their future looks bleak. Will escape even be possible? Al-Andalus 998 AD. Galen and Alcuin have been taken prisoner by the Moors. Galen is a Moorish doctor’s latest project. Alcuin languishes in the dungeons, watching over the bishop, who is slowly being tortured to death for a treasure. Galen and Alcuin must learn how to survive in a strange new kingdom which is rapidly turning hostile towards Christians. Martyrdom, a life of slavery, or escape are their only options. But how can they escape when they have been separated? Will Galen touch the heart of his captors and win their freedom? Friend of My Enemy is the 6th book in the compelling Life of Galen historical fiction series. If you like exploring the lives of people in the past and tales of friendship enduring under the harshest of conditions, then you’ll love Marina Pacheco’s ongoing medieval saga. Buy Friend of My Enemy today to be spirited away to ancient times.

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      Restless Sea: A tale of friendship on the high seas
      Restless Sea: A tale of friendship on the high seas

      Restless Sea: A tale of friendship on the high seas

      Marina Pacheco
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      When the Pope calls, can a pious man survive dangerous seas to prove he performed a miracle? Medieval England Spring, 998 AD. Brother Galen of Yarmwick is desperate to return to friend and family. So after the triumphal unveiling of the king’s gem encrusted Book of Hours, he’s ready to rush home. But just as he thinks life will go back to normal, the Bishop of Crowland orders Galen to accompany him to Rome. Galen thought the journey to Lundenburh was gruelling. How will he face an epic voyage of thousands of miles? Fortunately, he has his friend Brother Alcuin to support him. The first step of their journey is just a short voyage across the English Channel. What could possibly go wrong? Will Galen and Alcuin weather the storms of a restless sea and make it safely to the other side? Restless Sea is the fifth book in the compelling Life of Galen historical fiction series. If you like journeying to a distant age, slowly unravelling mysteries, and tales of friendship triumphing over adversity, then you’ll love Marina Pacheco’s immersive novel. Buy Restless Sea and sail away on an adventure today!

      When the Pope calls, can a pious man survive dangerous seas to prove he performed a miracle? Medieval England Spring, 998 AD. Brother Galen of Yarmwick is desperate to return to friend and family. So after the triumphal unveiling of the king’s gem encrusted Book of Hours, he’s ready to rush home. But just as he thinks life will go back to normal, the Bishop of Crowland orders Galen to accompany him to Rome. Galen thought the journey to Lundenburh was gruelling. How will he face an epic voyage of thousands of miles? Fortunately, he has his friend Brother Alcuin to support him. The first step of their journey is just a short voyage across the English Channel. What could possibly go wrong? Will Galen and Alcuin weather the storms of a restless sea and make it safely to the other side? Restless Sea is the fifth book in the compelling Life of Galen historical fiction series. If you like journeying to a distant age, slowly unravelling mysteries, and tales of friendship triumphing over adversity, then you’ll love Marina Pacheco’s immersive novel. Buy Restless Sea and sail away on an adventure today!

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      Road to Rome: A Medieval Journey Across Europe.
      Road to Rome: A Medieval Journey Across Europe.

      Road to Rome: A Medieval Journey Across Europe.

      Marina Pacheco
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      Will Galen find the answers he seeks? Europe, 998 AD. Galen and Alcuin have finally escaped the clutches of the Moors. Now they’re adrift in an unsettled continent where invasions, cults, plagues, drought and the looming millennium have upset the world order. Do these two young monks have what it takes to fulfil Alcuin’s promise to get to Rome?  The journey over the Pyrenees and across the Mediterranean isn’t even the greatest challenge. Galen needs to decide whether he’s a saint. Can he find the answer amongst the people he meets or will he have to look deeper within himself to find the truth?  Road to Rome is the seventh book in the compelling Life of Galen Historical Fiction series. If you like quests for truth, friendship under the harshest conditions and realistic depictions of early Medieval life, then you’ll love Marina Pacheco’s riveting short novel. Buy Road to Rome today and journey into a turbulent past!

      Will Galen find the answers he seeks? Europe, 998 AD. Galen and Alcuin have finally escaped the clutches of the Moors. Now they’re adrift in an unsettled continent where invasions, cults, plagues, drought and the looming millennium have upset the world order. Do these two young monks have what it takes to fulfil Alcuin’s promise to get to Rome?  The journey over the Pyrenees and across the Mediterranean isn’t even the greatest challenge. Galen needs to decide whether he’s a saint. Can he find the answer amongst the people he meets or will he have to look deeper within himself to find the truth?  Road to Rome is the seventh book in the compelling Life of Galen Historical Fiction series. If you like quests for truth, friendship under the harshest conditions and realistic depictions of early Medieval life, then you’ll love Marina Pacheco’s riveting short novel. Buy Road to Rome today and journey into a turbulent past!

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