Publisher's Synopsis
""St. Bernard's Priory: An Old English Tale"" is a novel written by Mrs. M. Harley and first published in 1786. The story follows the life of a young woman named Matilda who is forced to enter a convent against her will. Matilda's struggles with the strict religious life of the nuns and her eventual escape form the crux of the story. The novel is notable as it was the first literary production of a young lady, and was written in an old English style that was popular at the time. The book provides a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the late 18th century and is an interesting read for those interested in historical fiction.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.
