Hildebrand and Cicely: Or The Monk of Tavystoke Abbaye (1895) is a novel written by M. A. Paull. The story is set in medieval England and revolves around the lives of two young lovers, Hildebrand and Cicely. Hildebrand is a monk at the Tavystoke Abbaye, while Cicely is a noblewoman who lives nearby. Despite the social and religious barriers between them, the two fall in love and struggle to keep their relationship a secret. However, their happiness is threatened by the evil intentions of a jealous rival and the political turmoil of the times. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, betrayal, and the conflict between duty and personal desires. It is a gripping tale of romance and adventure that transports the reader to a bygone era of chivalry and religious fervor.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.
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