Uncanonized: A Romance of English Monachism

Uncanonized: A Romance of English Monachism is a historical fiction novel written by Margaret Horton Potter. The story is set in medieval England and follows the life of a young woman named Elfrida, who is forced to leave her home and family to become a nun in a nearby convent. The novel explores the challenges and struggles that Elfrida faces as she adjusts to her new life and the conflicts that arise within the convent. Along the way, she meets a young monk named Edmund, with whom she falls in love, but their relationship is forbidden by the strict rules of the church. As Elfrida struggles to reconcile her love for Edmund with her commitment to her faith, she must also confront the corrupt and oppressive practices of the church hierarchy. The novel is a vivid portrayal of medieval monastic life and the complex web of relationships and power dynamics that existed within the church. Through Elfrida's journey, the novel explores themes of love, faith, and the struggle for personal freedom in a world dominated by religious authority.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.