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The Cloister and the Hearth: A Tale of the Middle Ages Audiobook
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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.
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“Critically acclaimed as one of the greatest historical novels in English, The Cloister and the Hearth contains a meticulous recreation of fifteenth-century European life. Mingled with its cast of vividly drawn characters are various historical personages.”
— Merriam-Webster Encyclopedia of Literature
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“I do not know where I can find a book in which the highest qualities of head and of heart go together as they do in this one.”
— Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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About Charles Reade
Charles Reade (1814–1884), born at Ipsden, Oxfordshire, was a dramatist and author. His novels were popular, and he was among England’s highest-paid novelists. However, many libraries refused to carry his works on the grounds that they were indecent, such as referring to the pregnancy of an unmarried woman in his most famous work, The Cloister and the Hearth, now recognized as one of the most successful historical novels of the time.
About Antony Ferguson
Antony Ferguson, Earphones Award–winning narrator, was born in London. He has performed successfully on both sides of the Atlantic and has played many leading roles in theater, film, and television.