The Master Of Caxton (1902)

By Hildegard Brooks

Book Overview

The Master of Caxton is a novel written by Hildegard Brooks and was published in 1902. The story is set in medieval England and follows the life of a young man named Stephen, who is the son of a wealthy merchant. Stephen is sent to live with his uncle, who is the master of Caxton Abbey, after his father dies. At the abbey, Stephen is trained to become a scribe and learns the art of bookmaking. He becomes fascinated by the process of creating beautiful manuscripts and develops a passion for it. However, his uncle is a strict and harsh master who does not appreciate Stephen's talents and constantly berates him. Despite his uncle's disapproval, Stephen continues to pursue his passion for bookmaking and becomes a skilled scribe. He also falls in love with a young woman named Alice, who is the daughter of one of the monks at the abbey. However, their relationship is forbidden, and they must keep their love a secret.As Stephen's skills as a scribe grow, he becomes embroiled in a plot to steal a valuable manuscript from the abbey. He must use all of his knowledge and cunning to protect the manuscript and clear his name. Along the way, he discovers secrets about his family's past and learns the true meaning of loyalty and love.The Master of Caxton is a captivating tale of love, betrayal, and the power of passion. It provides a vivid portrayal of medieval life and the art of bookmaking, making it a must-read for anyone interested in history or literature.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: 1167233514
• ISBN13: 9781167233517
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 422 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"