Broken Notes: From A Gray Nunnery is a novel written by Julia Sherman Hallock and published in 1895. The story is set in a convent called the Gray Nunnery, where the protagonist, a young woman named Mary, is sent by her father to become a nun. However, Mary soon discovers that life in the convent is far from what she expected. She is subjected to harsh treatment and abuse from the nuns, who are portrayed as cruel and hypocritical. As Mary struggles to adapt to her new life, she begins to question her faith and the teachings ...
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Broken Notes: From A Gray Nunnery is a novel written by Julia Sherman Hallock and published in 1895. The story is set in a convent called the Gray Nunnery, where the protagonist, a young woman named Mary, is sent by her father to become a nun. However, Mary soon discovers that life in the convent is far from what she expected. She is subjected to harsh treatment and abuse from the nuns, who are portrayed as cruel and hypocritical. As Mary struggles to adapt to her new life, she begins to question her faith and the teachings of the church. She also develops a romantic relationship with a young man named Frank, who helps her to see the world outside of the convent walls. However, their relationship is forbidden and they must keep it a secret.Throughout the novel, Hallock explores themes of religion, gender roles, and social norms. She also critiques the Catholic Church and its treatment of women, particularly those who choose to become nuns. Broken Notes: From A Gray Nunnery is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that challenges the reader to question their own beliefs and values. It is a must-read for anyone interested in feminist literature, religious criticism, or social justice issues.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.
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