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Title details for The Monk and The Hangman's Daughter by Ambrose Bierce - Available

The Monk and The Hangman's Daughter

by Ambrose Bierce
Adolphe Danziger De Castro
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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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Publisher: Duke Classics

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  • ISBN: 9781620131435
  • Release date: February 21, 2013

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  • ISBN: 9781620131435
  • File size: 255 KB
  • Release date: February 21, 2013

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  • ISBN: 9781620131435
  • File size: 251 KB
  • Release date: February 21, 2013

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Classic Literature Fiction Romance

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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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Classic Literature Fiction Romance