The Hour Before Dawn

The Hour Before Dawn by Penelope Wilcock is the fifth novel in The Hawk and the Dove series, set in a medieval monastic community grappling with the aftermath of a devastating crime. When Abbot John is shaken by personal tragedy, the brothers of St Alcuin’s must walk the difficult path between grief and restoration. With quiet depth and compassion, Wilcock explores trauma, faith, and the slow return of hope, offering a reflective and emotionally rich story rooted in kindness, understanding, and spiritual resilience.