The Monk of Hambleton - Armstrong Livingston - Bog

The Monk of Hambleton is a historical fiction novel written by Livingston Armstrong. The story takes place in the 14th century in England, during the time of the Black Death. The main character, Brother Gregory, is a monk who lives in the remote village of Hambleton. He is a kind and compassionate man who helps the villagers during the plague, providing them with food and shelter.However, Brother Gregory's peaceful life is disrupted when a group of bandits arrives in Hambleton. They are led by a ruthless man named William de la Pole, who is searching for a valuable relic that he believes is hidden in the village. Brother Gregory must use all of his skills and knowledge to protect the relic and the villagers from the bandits.As the story unfolds, Brother Gregory also faces personal challenges. He is torn between his duty as a monk and his love for a young woman named Alice, who is also facing her own struggles. The novel explores themes of faith, love, and sacrifice, as well as the harsh realities of life during the Middle Ages.Overall, The Monk of Hambleton is a gripping and engaging novel that transports readers to a different time and place. It is a tale of heroism and selflessness, as well as the power of love and faith to overcome even the most difficult challenges.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.