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The Cloister and the Hearth

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The Cloister and the Hearth is a historical fiction and classic romance novel by Charles Reade. It deals with middle Ages and netherlands.

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About The Cloister and the Hearth

"The Cloister and the Hearth" by Charles Reade is a historical novel published in 1861. Set in 15th-century Europe, it follows Gerard Eliassoen, a young scribe whose journey takes him far from his beloved Margaret. When false news of her death reaches him, Gerard's path leads him toward the Church, setting up a profound conflict between earthly love and religious duty. Based on fragmentary details about Erasmus's parents, this richly detailed tale explores the collision between family devotion and clerical obligation across a vividly rendered medieval landscape.
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  • Historical fiction
  • Middle Ages
  • Love stories
  • Netherlands

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Who wrote The Cloister and the Hearth?

The Cloister and the Hearth was written by Charles Reade.

What genre is The Cloister and the Hearth?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction and Classic Love Stories.

Is The Cloister and the Hearth free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of The Cloister and the Hearth?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 36 h 16 min.

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