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CZM Book Club: "John Simnel's First Goshawk" by Tegan Moore

Aug 11, 2024
Tegan Moore, author of 'John Simnel's First Goshawk', dives into her tale about a boy destined for greatness who chooses to communicate with birds instead. Alongside storyteller Margaret, they explore themes of power and identity, revealing historical parallels to falconry and rulership. They also humorously discuss peasant rebellions, dissecting the working class's role against the elite. Their conversation culminates in a deep examination of freedom and control, illustrated through the bond between a falconer and his goshawk.
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