Set in the 16th century when Elizabeth I ruled England, and her
cousin, Mary, ruled Scotland, The Monastery depicts the religious
tension and restlessness that existed along Scotland's border.
While Elizabeth ruled with her Anglican beliefs, Mary was a
Catholic, and with much of their culture intermixing, this sowed
unrest. While this feud between the Catholic church and the
Anglican heretical church rages on, two families, the Glendenning's
and the Avanel's, mourn the loss of their patriarch. The Avanel
widow and her daughter, Mary, move to the Tower of Glendeareg, a
property of the Kennaquhair monastery. After the death of the
Avanel widow, a mysterious black book containing heretic hymns and
writings is found with her possessions. Scandalized and angered by
the difference in religious views, the monks confiscate the book.
Yet, despite their adamance, the book mysteriously finds its way
back to the Tower of Glendeareg. As a state of lawlessness and
religious intolerance prevailed over the region, Sir Walter Scott
depicts two families as they experience grief, rivalry, love, and
supernatural encounters. With a mix of romance, conflicted
theology, humor, and supernatural events, The Monastery by Sir
Walter Scott is unique and fascinating. First published two hundred
years ago in 1820, The Monastery is one of the many additions to
Sir Walter Scott's Waverly series, and though is among the lessen
known of Scott's novels, is praised for its evocative setting and
relatable characters. Centered around a fictious representation of
the famed Melrose Abbey, a convent destroyed by English troops in
1385, The Monastery provides a detailed and intimate representation
of the turmoil the differences in religion caused, especially along
the ill-policed border of Scotland. This edition of The Monastery
by Sir Walter Scott now features an eye-catching new cover design
and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With
these accommodations, this edition of The Monastery crafts an
accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences
while restoring the original mastery and drama of Sir Walter
Scott's literature.
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