Gondez, The Monk V1: A Romance Of The Thirteenth Century is a historical novel written by William Henry Ireland in 1805. The book is set in the 13th century and follows the story of Gondez, a monk who falls in love with a noblewoman named Adela. The novel explores themes of love, religion, and power as Gondez struggles to reconcile his feelings for Adela with his vows of celibacy. Along the way, he must also navigate the treacherous political landscape...