Waverley Abbey

By Harold Brakspear

Book Overview

Waverley Abbey is a novel written by Harold Brakspear. The story is set in the 12th century and follows the life of a young man named Waverley. Waverley is the son of a nobleman who has fallen out of favor with the king. He is sent to live with his uncle, who is a monk at Waverley Abbey. At the abbey, Waverley learns about the ways of the monks and becomes fascinated with their way of life. He also meets a young woman named Elfrida, who is the daughter of one of the monks. Waverley and Elfrida fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by their different social statuses.As Waverley becomes more involved with the monks, he begins to question his own beliefs and values. He also becomes embroiled in a political conflict between the king and the church, which threatens to tear apart the abbey and the surrounding community.Waverley Abbey is a richly detailed historical novel that explores themes of love, faith, and power. Brakspear's vivid descriptions of medieval life and his complex characters make this a compelling and thought-provoking read.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: 1163256684
• ISBN13: 9781163256688
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"