The Monk and The Hangman's Daughter
Download or Read eBook The Monk and The Hangman's Daughter PDF written by Ambrose Bierce and published by The Floating Press. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Ambrose Bierce |
Publisher | : The Floating Press |
Total Pages | : 111 |
Release | : 2012-11-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781775560456 |
ISBN-13 | : 1775560457 |
Rating | : 4/5 (56 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Monk and The Hangman's Daughter by : Ambrose Bierce
Book excerpt: 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.