Friar Hilderbrand's Cross: Or The Monk Of Tavystoke Abbaye (1882)

By Mary Anna Paull

Book Overview

Friar Hilderbrand�������s Cross: Or The Monk Of Tavystoke Abbaye is a novel written by Mary Anna Paull and published in 1882. The story is set in the 15th century and revolves around the life of a monk named Hilderbrand who lives in the Tavystoke Abbaye in the English countryside. The novel begins with the arrival of a young woman named Edith at the abbey. She is seeking refuge from her abusive husband and is taken in by the monks. Hilderbrand is immediately drawn to Edith and begins to develop feelings for her. However, he is torn between his love for her and his duty to the church.As the story progresses, Hilderbrand becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the abbot of the abbey. He is torn between his loyalty to the abbot and his desire to help Edith and her cause. Along the way, he discovers a mysterious cross that is said to have healing powers. The novel is a tale of love, loyalty, and betrayal set against the backdrop of medieval England. It explores the themes of faith, duty, and sacrifice, and is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a monk during this time period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104751429
• ISBN13: 9781104751425
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"