
Monastery
'Monastery' Summary
In the rugged Scottish Highlands, Elspeth, the widow of the Baron of Avenel, finds herself in a precarious situation after her husband's death. She takes refuge in her tower, where she is visited by the Baroness of Avenel and her daughter, seeking sanctuary from the turmoil of the times. As the story unfolds, a mysterious White Lady, linked to the monastery's past, appears, leaving clues and sowing seeds of doubt. Meanwhile, Halbert, Elspeth's son, becomes embroiled in a love triangle and a feud with Sir Piercie Shafton. The story shifts between political intrigue, love, and the secrets of the past, ultimately leading to a dramatic confrontation with the White Lady and a resolution to the mystery surrounding her existence. The monastery, a symbol of faith and refuge, plays a central role in this intricate tapestry of events, highlighting the clash between tradition and change, and the power of secrets and hidden motives.Book Details
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Sir Walter Scott
Scotland
Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet was a Scottish historical novelist, poet, playwright, and historian. Many of his works remain classics of both English-language literature and Scottish literature. F...
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