Publisher's Synopsis
""The Cloister and the Hearth V2: A Tale of the Middle Ages, The Autobiography of a Thief"" is a historical novel written by Charles Reade and first published in 1902. The book is set in the Middle Ages and tells the story of Gerard Eliassoen, a young man who leaves his family's home in Holland to pursue a career as a scholar. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful woman named Margaret, but their relationship is threatened by her father, who disapproves of Gerard's lowly status. The novel also features the story of a thief who is forced to confess his crimes and tell his life story to a priest in order to receive absolution. This thief's tale provides a contrast to Gerard's story, highlighting the social and economic inequalities of the time period. Overall, ""The Cloister and the Hearth V2"" is a richly detailed and engaging novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in the Middle Ages. It explores themes of love, family, religion, and social justice, making it a timeless 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.
