Katharine Tiernan was brought up in Northumberland close to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, and brings her deep knowledge and love of the area to this remarkable story.

"Just finished Place of Repose and thoroughly enjoyed it -- the narrative fairly raced along." -- A Martin, Edinburgh

"I couldn’t put it down, and read straight through. I really enjoyed the book, and felt the author shed some real light on a little bit of the Dark Ages." -- S Best, Watford

"Tiernan writes so well and so clearly – every word counts, every character is believable and sympathetic. She draws such an immediate and evocative picture that at times I forgot I was reading about the 9th century. The narrative itself is gripping, while the deep scholarship is so well woven into the whole that it never becomes intrusive, but still gives a real feeling of authenticity. And, most of all, I was often very moved by the story." -- M Macmillan, Hawick

"Fabulous! Now we feel bereft -- we want to know what will happen to them all next!" -- F Ryan, Borders