The Paw Paw Tree - Susan Fairfoot

A small boy is diagnosed as autistic but develops savant-type brilliance. His father is unable to let go of recurring memories and nightmares of a past reincarnation as a persecuted priest at the time of the Dissolution of the Monasteries. His life is linked mysteriously with others who become enmeshed with his nightmares... Susan Fairfoot is a professionally-trained psychologist. She lives on the edge of wild bush on the east coast of South Africa. She has written four complete novels and spends most of her time writing.