St Bartholomew's Man

Rahere, a humble young boy in 12th century England; not a good time to be an orphan.

And yet he is in the right place at the right time. Raised and inspired by kindly monks, they arrange for him to be mentored musically by the country's finest.

He learns well, playing at the court of King William Rufus. Incurring the Kings wrath, Rahere disappears mysteriously one night. After years, he is found. Have the torture and beatings in Rochester Castle, reduced his resolve to create great things? Can he repay the monks for their unselfish support?

Will a grand tour to Rome show him the way? How can his great dream be realised?

Rahere has better friends than he ever believed possible, but there is so much to overcome...