The Cloister and the Hearth: A Tale of the Middle Ages by Charles Reade
"The Cloister and the Hearth: A Tale of the Middle Ages" by Charles Reade is a historical novel published in 1861. Set in 15th-century Europe, it follows Gerard Eliassoen, a young scribe and illuminator, as he travels across multiple countries. The story explores the conflict between family obligations and religious devotion through Gerard's separation from his beloved Margaret and the cruel deception that tears them apart. Rich in historical detail, the novel
reveals a surprising connection to one of history's greatest scholars. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Reade, Charles, 1814-1884 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Paul, Evelyn, 1883-1963 |
| Title | The Cloister and the Hearth: A Tale of the Middle Ages |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cloister_and_the_Hearth |
| Credits |
Produced by Emmy, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Middle Ages -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Netherlands -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38895 |
| Release Date | Feb 16, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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