Gold on the Horizon

A fascinating exploration of the literary and theological connections in C.S. Lewis’ Prince Caspian and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.

An enthralling companion for readers revisiting C. S. Lewis’s classic Narnia tales. Drawing on sources as wide-ranging as Hamlet, King Solomon’s Mines, The Odyssey, and Tom Brown’s School Days, Bloomfield’s engaging commentary unlocks the rich literary roots behind the second and third books in The Chronicles of Narnia. At the same time, it vividly brings to life the social and cultural atmosphere of mid-20th-century Britain—especially the “New Elizabethanism” of the 1950s, a hopeful movement sparked by the coronation of a new British queen, of which  Lucy Pevensie’s character was shaped by this renewed vision of courage, innocence, and leadership.

Gold on the Horizon follows Bloomfield’s acclaimed first book in the series, Paths in the Snow: A Literary Journey through The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, carrying his distinctive blend of literary insight and theological reflection into the wider world of Narnia. A delight for the ever-growing community of Narnia and Lewis enthusiasts across North America, it invites readers deeper into the wonder of Lewis’s beloved world.

Praise for Paths in the Snow: A Literary Journey Through C.S. Lewis's The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe:

"A real delight, and full of illumination." —Rowan Williams, 104th Archbishop of Canterbury

“This is a book that will delight all Narnians.” —Katherine Langrish, author, Troll Fell