The Cloister and the Hearth: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Cloister and the Hearth is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Reade, Charles (1814–1884).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Cloister and the Hearth" by Charles Reade is a historical novel published in 1861. Set in 15th-century Europe, it follows Gerard Eliassoen, a young scribe whose journey takes him far from his beloved Margaret. When false news of her death reaches him, Gerard's path leads him toward the Church, setting up a profound conflict between earthly love and religious duty. Based on fragmentary details about Erasmus's parents, this richly detailed tale explores the collision between family devotion and clerical obligation across a vividly rendered medieval landscape.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Cloister and the Hearth
- Author credits: Reade, Charles (1814–1884)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Historical fiction
- Love stories
- Middle Ages -- Fiction
- Netherlands -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
- Historical Fiction
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