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Where faith, danger, and loyalty collide in a seventeenth‑century world of court intrigue.
A young English gentleman leaves a cloister for a life of possibility, weighed by doubt and a calling he may not fully trust. In Rome and London, he winds through political schemes, royal pressure, and intimate loyalties, all while the shadow of a Catholic cause looms large. This historical novel blends vivid settings, moral questions, and personal trial into one gripping journey.
- Experience a dramatic audience with the Vatican and a glimpse of pope‑led reform
- Follow a perilous path from a religious life to the heart of royal politics
- Witness public executions, courtly drama, and the push between faith and power
- Read a narrator who weighs vocation, identity, and allegiance against a world in upheaval
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical romance flavored with religion, politics, and personal conscience, portrayed through a vividly drawn, first‑person voice.
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About the Author
Robert Hugh Benson (1871 1914) was an English Anglican priest who joined the Roman Catholic Church in 1903 and was ordained a Catholic priest in 1904. He was lauded in his own day as one of the leading figures in English literature and was the author of many novels and apologetic works.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an autobiography written by an anonymous English gentleman who converted to Catholicism and spent time in a monastery before being sent by the Pope to the English Court of King Charles II. The author, tasked with delivering messages and gaining information, is thrust into the decadent and complicated world of 17th century English aristocracy. As he navigates this unfamiliar and dangerous landscape, the author offers keen insights into the religious tensions and political machinations of the time. This book provides a firsthand account of a pivotal period in English history, giving readers a rare glimpse of the interplay between religion, politics, and personal ambition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330148877_0
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