Introduction

The Door in the Wall - Medieval England

Image what a difficult time it would be if at 10 years old you were left alone, fell down and couldn't walk, everyone left you because they were afraid you were contagious, and nobody would do what you wanted them to.  Then to top it off you had to go live in a monestary with monks! How would you handle life? Would you see your life as "up against a wall" or would you believe that if you followed the wall far enough there would be a door in it?

Top off this scenario with living in Medieval England and you have the setting for The Door in the Wall ... knights in shining armour, chivalry, castle seiges, serfs and peasants, kings and queens, the plague, illuminated manuscripts ... all the things that make for exciting times!