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  • The Cloister and the Hearth

  • A Tale of the Middle Ages
  • By: Charles Reade
  • Narrated by: Antony Ferguson
  • Length: 30 hrs and 58 mins
  • 3.8 out of 5 stars (4 ratings)

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The Cloister and the Hearth

By: Charles Reade
Narrated by: Antony Ferguson
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Written in 1861 but taking place in the fifteenth century, this picturesque historical novel by Charles Reade follows the story of a young scribe and illuminator named Gerard Eliason.

In order to escape persecution, Gerard sets out on a journey from Holland to Rome, leaving behind the woman he loves, Margaret. Along the road Gerard meets a colorful cast of characters—including various historical figures—and explores the conflict between a person’s obligation to family versus the church.

Considered a literary classic, Reade’s novel has been hailed as one of the best historical novels of the English language.

Public Domain (P)2022 Blackstone Publishing
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Latin is not a dead language

The narration of this book certainly poses a challenge to any performer and while I admire Mr Ferguson for taking it on, I winced and perhaps groaned at times at his unusual pronunciation of words, and most especially the Latin passages, which were many.

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more like short stories

unable to get into a major theme and plot. characters come and go and it's just a long drawn out journey.

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