Broken Notes : From A Gray Nunnery (1895)
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Broken Notes: From A Gray Nunnery is a novel written by Julia Sherman Hallock and published in 1895. The story is set in a convent in France, where the protagonist, Sister Agatha, is a novice nun. Sister Agatha is a talented musician and composer, but she struggles with her faith and the strict rules of the convent. She begins to question her vocation and the purpose of her life.As Sister Agatha struggles with her doubts, she meets a young man named Maurice, who is also a musician. Maurice is drawn to Sister Agatha's talent and passion for music, and the two begin to form a deep connection. However, their relationship is forbidden by the rules of the convent, and they must keep their love a secret.As Sister Agatha's doubts and struggles intensify, she begins to question the role of women in society and the limitations imposed on them by religious institutions. She also grapples with the idea of leaving the convent and pursuing her passion for music outside its walls.Broken Notes: From A Gray Nunnery is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of faith, love, and the limitations of society. It offers a unique perspective on the lives of nuns in the late 19th century and the challenges they faced in pursuing their passions and desires.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781165954315
- ISBN-10: 1165954311
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.44 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.75 pounds
- Page Count: 114
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