Publisher's Synopsis
""The Merchant And The Friar"" by Francis Palgrave is a historical novel set in the early 16th century. The story follows the lives of two men - a wealthy merchant named John and a friar named William - as they navigate the tumultuous political and religious landscape of their time. John is a successful businessman who is deeply committed to his family and his faith, while William is a devout friar who is equally passionate about his religious beliefs. Despite their differences, the two men form a deep bond of friendship and mutual respect. However, their friendship is put to the test when a series of events - including the rise of Protestantism and the dissolution of the monasteries - threaten to tear them apart. As they struggle to reconcile their conflicting loyalties, John and William must confront the harsh realities of a changing world and the difficult choices that come with it. ""The Merchant And The Friar"" is a compelling tale of love, loyalty, and faith set against the backdrop of one of the most turbulent periods in English history.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.
