
Donna Fletcher Crow, Novelist of British History, has written more than 50 books specializing in British Christianity. These books include: The Monastery Murders, clerical mysteries; Lord Danvers Investigates, Victorian true-crime; The Elizabeth and Richard series, literary suspense; and Glastonbury, The Novel of Christian England. She loves research and sharing you-are-there experiences with her readers.
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A traveling researcher engages people and places from Britain's past and present, drawing comparisons and contrasts between past and present for today's reader.
Thoughts on The Crown of Thorns
By Donna Fletcher Crow ~ April 14, 2017



The tree flourished atop its windswept hill for centuries until it was cut down during the English Civil War in the 17th century. It was replanted and flourished again until it was attacked again in 2010.

Fortunately, there are several thorn trees in Glastonbury propagated from the original, one of them in front of St. John the Baptist church in Glastonbury.


Uniquely, this species blooms twice a year, at Christmas and in the springtime near Easter. A symbol of new life, indeed.
You can read the legend in its fullness in "The Coming of the Light" the first section of Glastonbury, The Novel of Christian England.

Donna Fletcher Crow, Novelist of British History, has written more than 50 books specializing in British Christianity. These books include: The Monastery Murders, clerical mysteries; Lord Danvers Investigates, Victorian true-crime; The Elizabeth and Richard series, literary suspense; and Glastonbury, The Novel of Christian England. She loves research and sharing you-are-there experiences with her readers.
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