The Monastery: a Romance (1820) is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott. Along with The Abbot, it is one of Scott's Tales from Benedictine Sources and is set in the time of Mary, Queen of Scots, and the Elizabethan period. The action is centred on the Monastery of Kennaquhair, probably based on Melrose Abbey in south east Scotland, on the River Tweed. At this time, circa 1550, the Scottish Reformation is just beginning, and the monastery is in peril. A love story is interwoven as the Glendinning boys fall in love with ...
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The Monastery: a Romance (1820) is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott. Along with The Abbot, it is one of Scott's Tales from Benedictine Sources and is set in the time of Mary, Queen of Scots, and the Elizabethan period. The action is centred on the Monastery of Kennaquhair, probably based on Melrose Abbey in south east Scotland, on the River Tweed. At this time, circa 1550, the Scottish Reformation is just beginning, and the monastery is in peril. A love story is interwoven as the Glendinning boys fall in love with Mary Avenel. Edward ends up becoming a monk, and Halbert finally marries Mary, after service with the Earl of Murray.
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Add this copy of The Monastery to cart. $9.45, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published by Marcus Ward & Co. Ltd.
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Introduction dated 1830. Clean text. Top edge gilt. With illustrations. Bookplate on inside front cover. Library stamps on front endpaper. Illuminated cover. Backstrip sunned. Binding slightly cocked. Library label on front cover. This book has hardback covers. Ex-library. With usual stamps and markings. in poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of The Monastery to cart. $10.78, good condition, Sold by M Godding Books Ltd rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Devizes, WILTS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1910 by J. M. Dent & Sons, Ltd.
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Good. No Jacket. Size: 17 to 19 cm tall (12mo); Undated early Dent edition circa 1910 Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging.
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This book has hardback covers. Ex-library, With usual stamps and markings, In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of The Monastery (Everyman's Library 136) to cart. $46.16, very good condition, Sold by Halcyon Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1969 by J. M. Dent & Sons.
Add this copy of The Monastery (Volume 10 the Waverley Novels Standard to cart. $16.95, good condition, Sold by Redux Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wyoming, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1896 by Adam & Charles Black, London/Macmillan, NY.
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Adam & Charles Black, London/Macmillan, NY
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1896
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English
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Good. Hardcover. THIS IS VOLUME 10 ONLY of The Waverley Novels...Standard Edition. Pages are clean and unmarked. Gilt top page edge. Covers (red boards with gilt lettering/decoration) show light edge wear with rubbing/light soiling. Binding is tight, hinges strong.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
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Add this copy of The Monastery to cart. $24.00, fair condition, Sold by Booksavers of Virginia rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Harrisonburg, VA, UNITED STATES, published 1880 by Thomas Y. Crowell.
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Fair. Binding tight, pages unmarked except for name on flyleaf. Age toned. Cover has wear, as pictured. Your purchase benefits world-wide relief efforts of Mennonite Central Committee.
