""The Baron of Eppenfeld or The Poor Clare: A Medieval Romance"" is a novel written by John J. Hayden and published in 1878. Set in the Middle Ages, the story follows the life of a young baron named Rudolph, who falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Clare, who is a member of the Poor Clare order of nuns. Despite their different social statuses and Clare's religious vows, the two embark on a passionate and forbidden romance. However, their love is threatened by various obstacles, including the disapproval of Rudolph's family and the interference of a jealous rival. The novel explores themes of love, duty, sacrifice, and the conflicts between worldly desires and religious devotion. With vivid descriptions of medieval life and customs, ""The Baron of Eppenfeld or The Poor Clare"" is a captivating historical romance that transports readers to a bygone era.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.