Publisher's Synopsis
""The Abbess of Vlaye"" is a historical novel written by Stanley J. Weyman and first published in 1922. The story is set in 16th century France and follows the life of a young noblewoman named Marie de Bernay who, after being abandoned by her lover, decides to enter a convent and become a nun. She quickly rises through the ranks and becomes the Abbess of Vlaye, a powerful and influential position within the Church. However, her peaceful life is disrupted when she becomes embroiled in a political conspiracy involving the French monarchy and the Huguenots, a Protestant group that was persecuted during this time. As tensions rise and violence breaks out, Marie must navigate her way through dangerous territory to protect her fellow nuns and her own position. The novel is a gripping tale of love, faith, and political intrigue, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the turbulent history of France during the Renaissance period.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.
