The Cloister and the Hearth
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“Critically acclaimed as one of the greatest historical novels in English, The Cloister and the Hearth contains a meticulous recreation of fifteenth-century European life. Mingled with its cast of vividly drawn characters are various historical personages.”
Merriam-Webster Encyclopedia of Literature
Written in 1861 but taking place in the fifteenth century, this picturesque historical novel by Charles Reade follows the story of a young scribe and illuminator named Gerard Eliason.
In order to escape persecution, Gerard sets out on a journey from Holland to Rome, leaving behind the woman he loves, Margaret. Along the road Gerard meets a colorful cast of characters—including various historical figures—and explores the conflict between a person’s obligation to family versus the church. Considered a literary classic, Reade’s novel has been hailed as one of the best historical novels of the English language.
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