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Set against the backdrop of 16th-century religious strife between Catholicism and Anglicanism, the story explores the lives of two families, the Glendenning's and the Avanel's, as they navigate grief, rivalry, and love. Following the discovery of a controversial black book of heretic hymns, tensions escalate, leading to supernatural encounters and societal unrest. Sir Walter Scott's evocative narrative captures the turmoil of the era, centered around the fictional Melrose Abbey, while blending romance, humor, and theological conflict. This edition enhances accessibility for modern readers.
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The Monastery, Walter Scott
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- The Monastery
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Walter Scott
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 386
- ISBN13
- 9781513206233
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of 16th-century religious strife between Catholicism and Anglicanism, the story explores the lives of two families, the Glendenning's and the Avanel's, as they navigate grief, rivalry, and love. Following the discovery of a controversial black book of heretic hymns, tensions escalate, leading to supernatural encounters and societal unrest. Sir Walter Scott's evocative narrative captures the turmoil of the era, centered around the fictional Melrose Abbey, while blending romance, humor, and theological conflict. This edition enhances accessibility for modern readers.