The Scott, Walter 1771-1832 creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Monastery" by Walter Scott is a historical novel written during the early 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the Reformation and follows two main characters whose lives and ideologies are shaped by the contentious and vibrant era. It notably focuses on the contrasting perspectives of Halbert Glendinning, who is devoted to the Catholic faith, and a Reformed Protestant character, establishing tension between their beliefs and ambitions. At the start of the novel, the narrative sets the scene with an introduction from Captain Clutterbuck, who expresses his admiration for antiquities and the history surrounding the ruins of Melrose Abbey. Clutterbuck reflects on the fading influence of magical beliefs connected to the area and introduces the mysterious character of a Benedictine monk, who has come to Scotland to retrieve the heart of a significant historical figure buried within the abbey. His journey intertwines with themes of history, faith, and the supernatural, establishing a rich tapestry of characters and historical context that foreshadows the unfolding drama between tradition and change. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Monastery Release date is 2004-09-01 Text file produced by Alan Millar, David Moynihan, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger Original publication data not identified Historical fiction Monks -- Fiction Reformation -- Fiction Monastic and religious life -- Fiction Scotland -- History -- 16th century -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6406 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6406 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133152.0 6406