'Paul Morgan's dazzling novel draws on the dramatic true story of Pelagius, as told by his former secretary, Celestius, now an old man living in exile. As Celestius recounts their adventures together, and the vivid sights and sounds of a civilisation under siege, he uncovers at last the secret of Pelagius' 'book', concealed in the most mysterious language of all.'
(Source: http://www.penguin.com.au/catalog/f_catalog.cfm?SBN=0670029076 Sighted 14/6/05)