What if love were not confined by time? What if two hearts, held together by a centuries-old ritual, were to be reunited through the ages? These are the questions that fuel the imagination behind The Soulfast, a spellbinding novel by Terrance Glasscock that beautifully weaves history, mystery, and supernatural suspense.
With its storytelling shifting effortlessly between medieval England and the contemporary world, The Soulfast whisks readers on a breathless quest of discovery, shattering a myth that dissolves the lines of time and fate.
A Classic Love and Mystery Tale
It’s AD 1098 and medieval England. Lord Tristan and Lady Sabina stand at the center of the conundrum facing them that negates the law of possibility—they can submit themselves to a mystical ritual called the Soulfast that unites them as two forever-bound souls, or the whims of the world can shred them apart. And as they exchange consecrated rings in the light of the solstice moon, they unwittingly unleash an eternal curse: their love will never die, but they must find each other in the life to come.
Their own is an age of old-fashioned ways, religious strife, and hidden societies, all of which play importantly into their fate. Medieval life is brought to life in rich detail, taking readers to castles, secret manuscripts, and the tension of an age when mysticism and religion blended.
Jump ahead to 2024, and meet Simon Sterling, a famed mythology professor in Paris, who discovers an illuminated manuscript and strange painting of a golden-haired woman on an ancient vessel. The find puts him on a journey of secrets, forgotten history, and the unseen hand of fate. From Paris to Oxford, London, and Jerusalem, he discovers a path of coded messages that lead him towards the revelation of the ancient ritual and the lovers whose legend it originally united.
But as Simon becomes more and more obsessed with the past, his own life gets entangled in the myth, testing his beliefs, his relationships, and his idea of fate. His search leads him to question whether we make our own destiny—or whether fate has already written our lives for us. His understanding of history, fate, and love will all be profoundly changed by what he discovers.
Terrance Glasscock: The Man Behind the Mysteries
Terrance Glasscock is a skilled storyteller who skillfully combines philosophy, history, and excitement into captivating narratives. His narratives challenge conventional storytelling conventions, prompting readers to consider fate, love, and the riddles found in historical accounts.
In The Soulfast, he invites readers to explore the intricacies of human attachment and the mysteries of time, crafting a novel that lingers in readers’ minds long after they’ve turned the final page. With its richness of mind, plot surprises, and hauntingly beautiful storytelling, The Soulfast is a reading experience that lingers.
Investigating the Themes: Is Fate in Charge?
The most intriguing aspect of The Soulfast may be its philosophical exploration of destiny versus free will. Are the souls of Tristan and Sabina destined to unite, or do their choices re-unite them again and again?
Simon, also, has to grapple with this very question of existence. As he learns more about the ritual, he finds himself questioning—is he merely untangling history, or is he part of it?
This theme renders The Soulfast a highly introspective book, one that makes readers question their own lives, former relationships, and the unapparent forces driving them.
Join the Journey
Whether you’re a reader of Dan Brown’s historical thrillers, Kate Morton’s time-spanning mysteries, or Paulo Coelho’s spiritual fiction, The Soulfast is a novel that you shouldn’t miss. It’s a novel that provokes, inspires, and enthralls, with a rich and suspenseful reading experience unlike any other.