Cloister Wendhusen (1890)

by Wilhelmine Heimburg and Mary E. Almy

Book Overview

Cloister Wendhusen is a historical novel written by W. Heimburg and published in 1890. The story is set in medieval Germany, and it revolves around the life of a young woman named Gertrud who is sent to live in the cloister of Wendhusen after her father's death. Gertrud is a strong-willed and independent character who struggles to adapt to the strict rules and regulations of the cloister. She finds solace in her friendship with Sister Adelheid, who teaches her the ways of the cloister and helps her to find her place within the community. However, Gertrud's peaceful life is disrupted when a group of bandits attacks the cloister, and she is forced to confront her fears and fight for her survival. The novel explores themes of faith, love, and courage, and offers a vivid portrayal of life in a medieval cloister. With its engaging plot, well-drawn characters, and rich historical detail, Cloister Wendhusen is a captivating read for anyone interested in historical fiction or medieval history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164607634
• ISBN13: 9781164607632
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"