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The Cloister and the Hearth
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Set in fifteenth-century Europe, this historical novel by Charles Reade follows the long separation of a young couple, Gerard and Margaret, against a richly detailed medieval backdrop. It suits readers who enjoy historical romance and vivid depictions of the period.
Charles Reade
Charles Reade was a British novelist and dramatist, best known for the 1861 historical novel The Cloister and the Hearth.
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