The Seven Streams

"The Seven Streams" by Warwick Deeping is a tale set in a historical period, concerning the journey of Tristan le Sauvage, a determined man sailing across the sea to rescue his sister, Columbe. As Tristan leaves Purple Isle after being blessed by the island’s priest, he ventures into the Land of the Seven Streams, a place laden with whispers of religious conflict. In this rugged landscape, he soon crosses paths with Rosamunde, the alluring lady of La Vallée Joyeuse. Themes of allegiance, affection, and the complex struggle between faith and heresy permeate the novel as Tristan faces the rising conflict surrounding religious dissent and the threatening approach of the Pope’s forces.