Stanmore V1-3: Or The Monk And The Merchant's Widow

By Sophia Reeve

Book Overview

Stanmore V1-3: Or The Monk And The Merchant�������s Widow (1824) is a novel written by Sophia Reeve. The story revolves around the lives of two characters, Stanmore and the merchant's widow. Stanmore is a monk who has taken a vow of celibacy and lives a life of solitude. The merchant's widow, on the other hand, is a wealthy and beautiful woman who has been widowed recently.The story begins with Stanmore meeting the merchant's widow and being immediately drawn to her. Despite his vow of celibacy, he finds himself falling in love with her. The merchant's widow, too, feels a strong attraction towards Stanmore and the two begin a secret affair.Their relationship is discovered by the other monks, who are scandalized by their behavior. Stanmore is forced to leave the monastery and the merchant's widow is ostracized by society. The two continue their relationship in secret, but it is not without its challenges.The novel explores themes of love, desire, and the conflict between passion and duty. It also delves into the societal norms of the time and how they impacted the lives of individuals. The book is a classic example of the romantic genre and is a must-read for fans of historical romance novels.In Three Volumes.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: 1165819937
• ISBN13: 9781165819935
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 824 Pages
• Weight: 2.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"