Explore the vibrant tapestry of the Middle Ages through the lives of medieval saints, revealing intimate perspectives on faith, fear, and societal change, while delving into topics resonant with today's world. Step into the captivating world of the Middle Ages with Saints and Sinners, a groundbreaking exploration of history like no other. In this remarkable narrative, each chapter takes you on an immersive journey through time, unveiling the vibrant tapestry of events that shaped the medieval era told through the stories of Medieval Saints who experienced them. Gone are the distant voices of emperors and kings; instead, we hear from ordinary people who witnessed the world around them, sharing their intimate thoughts, fears, and attitudes towards world-changing events. Experience the gripping anxiety, fear, and paranoia that accompanied threats to the kingdom of heaven, as these saints fought to defend and restore their faith. But, as the Church solidifies its position, discover how saints were then utilised as instruments of control to shape public order. Saints and Sinners goes beyond a mere historical account, delving into topics that resonate with today's world. Uncover the incredible history of Ethiopia, once a magnificent empire that fell into despair at the hands of Christianity, shedding light on Black History; delve into the history of gender and sexuality through the misogynistic St Cuthbert and worship of ‘trans-saint’ Wilgefortis; and witness the fight for equality in indigenous populations in the Americas through St Louis Bertrand. Through these stories, saints become a lens to examine the attitudes and complexities of their time. Prepare to be enthralled as Saints and Sinners weaves together engaging narratives, captivating miracles, and enthralling stories of saints to produce a masterful retelling of the Middle Ages which not only satisfies the curiosity of general readers but also offers a deep understanding of the Middle Ages and Christianity's evolution.

ルーク・デイリーの本作は、中世という時代の「鼓動」を聖人の内面から鮮烈に描いた野心作です。権力者の記録ではなく、信仰と罪の狭間で揺れる個人の葛藤に光を当てることで、歴史の深淵を覗く知的な興奮を呼び覚まします。聖人が支配の道具へ変質する過程を追う筆致は、現代社会にも通じる鋭い洞察に満ちています。 ジェンダーや人種といった現代的テーマを中世の文脈で再定義する視座は圧巻です。ウィルゲフォルティスのような存在を通じ、過去が「今」を映す鏡へと昇華される瞬間、読者はかつてない知の官能を味わうでしょう。史実と奇跡が織りなす極上のナラティブに、魂を激しく揺さぶられてください。