The Abbess V1

The Abbess V1: A Romance is a novel written by Frances Milton Trollope and published in 1833. The story is set in the 16th century and follows the life of a young woman named Eleanor de Clare, who is forced to become a nun against her will. She becomes the Abbess of a convent in France, where she must navigate the politics and power struggles within the religious community. Along the way, she falls in love with a man named Sir Henry de Luxmore, who is also struggling with his own desires and obligations. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and the conflict between personal desires and societal expectations. It is a compelling and romantic tale that captures the spirit of the era in which it is set.In Two Volumes.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.