The Last Abbot of Glastonbury

By A.D. Crake

Book Overview

The Last Abbot of Glastonbury is a historical novel written by A. D. Crake. The book tells the story of Richard Whiting, the last abbot of Glastonbury Abbey in England. The story is set during the reign of King Henry VIII, who orders the dissolution of the monasteries in England. The novel follows the life of Whiting, who is faced with the difficult decision of whether to surrender his beloved abbey or to resist the king's orders and risk his own life. The Last Abbot of Glastonbury is a gripping tale of faith, loyalty, and sacrifice set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in English history. Crake's novel is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, particularly those interested in the Tudor period.1883. A historical tale of the dissolution of the monasteries written with literary license by the author to create a charming tale of the demise of the last Abbot. A preface gives the historical background into the facts surrounding the monasteries and their dissolution. Handsomely illustrated with nine plates by G.E. Kruger Gray.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1161366083
• ISBN13: 9781161366082
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 1.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.0" x 10.0"