The Cloister And The Hearth V2

The Cloister and the Hearth V2: A Tale of the Middle Ages; The Autobiography of a Thief (1899) is a novel written by Charles Reade. The book is set in the Middle Ages and tells the story of a young man named Gerard who leaves his family to pursue his passion for learning and become a scholar. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful girl named Margaret, but their relationship is threatened by Gerard's father, who disapproves of their union. The novel also features the autobiography of a thief, which serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of a life of crime. The book is a classic work of historical fiction and is known for its vivid portrayal of life in the Middle Ages, as well as its exploration of themes such as love, family, and morality.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.