Bentley Priory V1 (1859) is a historical novel written by Mrs. Hastings Parker. The book is set in the early 16th century and tells the story of a young girl named Cecily who is sent to live with her aunt at Bentley Priory after the death of her parents. The novel explores the daily life and struggles of the nuns who reside at the priory, as well as the political and religious turmoil of the time. Cecily becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot to overthrow...