A Monk of Cruta by E. Phillips Oppenheim
"A Monk of Cruta" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins with a dramatic scene set in a dimly lit monastery, focusing on a dying man and his attending priest, Father Adrian, as they confront mortality and the inevitability of death. The narrative hints at themes of sin, redemption, and the weight of secrets, particularly through the protagonist, Martin de Vaux, as he
approaches his final moments. The opening of the book introduces us to a tense atmosphere where Father Adrian administers the sacrament to a dying man, who reveals a strong desire to see light in the distance, hinting at hope amidst despair. As the dying man, clearly filled with a mixture of fear and determination, awaits the arrival of a mysterious vessel, the tension builds. This scene culminates in a tragic, violent confrontation that shapes the fates of several characters, including a child and a former associate of the dying man. It sets in motion a chain of events affected by past secrets, suggesting that the interplay of love and vengeance will play pivotal roles throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips), 1866-1946 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Monk of Cruta |
| Credits |
Produced by Alcina Hadwin, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31535 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-31535-5 |
| Release Date | Mar 7, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 584 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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