The monk and the hangman's daughter / Ambrose Bierce.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bierce, Ambrose, author.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Cleveland : Duke Classics, 2013.

System Details:

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Summary:

This highly entertaining novel about three Franciscan monks is something of a departure for author Ambrose Bierce, who typically wrote about his own time. The story, which takes the form of a diary penned by the main character, Ambrosius. Though he faithfully carries out the duties of his office, he struggles with temptation, particularly after meeting the beguiling Benedicta, who happens to be the hangman's daughter of the title.

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ISBN:

9781620131435

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.