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"In Convent Walls" by Emily Sarah Holt is a historic novel that offers a vibrant and compelling portrayal of life in the walls of a convent in the course of the turbulent times of the English Reformation. Holt's paintings captures the challenges faced by using the nuns as they navigate the political and non-secular upheavals of the 16th century. The tale revolves around the principal individual, Cicely, a young female who finds herself drawn into the cloistered international of a convent. As England undergoes the transformation from Catholicism to Protestantism, the convent turns into a microcosm of the larger societal modifications. Cicely, torn between her non-public ideals and the expectancies of the convent, will become a witness to the struggles and conflicts that outline this era in history. Holt skillfully weaves collectively subject matters of religion, responsibility, and societal expectations, imparting readers with a nuanced exploration of the demanding situations confronted via people caught within the midst of non-secular and political modifications. The novel offers a glimpse into the lives of girls within the convent partitions, shedding light on their non-public journeys and the impact of broader historical occasions on their destinies.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
"In Convent Walls" by Emily Sarah Holt is a historic novel that offers a vibrant and compelling portrayal of life in the walls of a convent in the course of the turbulent times of the English Reformation. Holt's paintings captures the challenges faced by using the nuns as they navigate the political and non-secular upheavals of the 16th century. The tale revolves around the principal individual, Cicely, a young female who finds herself drawn into the cloistered international of a convent. As England undergoes the transformation from Catholicism to Protestantism, the convent turns into a microcosm of the larger societal modifications. Cicely, torn between her non-public ideals and the expectancies of the convent, will become a witness to the struggles and conflicts that outline this era in history. Holt skillfully weaves collectively subject matters of religion, responsibility, and societal expectations, imparting readers with a nuanced exploration of the demanding situations confronted via people caught within the midst of non-secular and political modifications. The novel offers a glimpse into the lives of girls within the convent partitions, shedding light on their non-public journeys and the impact of broader historical occasions on their destinies.