
In the twilight of medieval England, a pair of restless youths slip through a forest where three ancient paths converge, hoping to meet a covert messenger. The older boy, wary of royal agents hunting dissenters, guides his companion deeper into the woods, only to encounter a mysterious stranger cloaked in a Scottish bonnet. Their brief exchange hints at a secret network of believers, bound together by a shared watchword and the promise of a hidden sanctuary.
Together they navigate a treacherous, narrow underground passage, lit only by a pine torch and a small lamp, the stone walls pressing close as they descend. The air grows damp and the faint murmur of voices grows louder, suggesting a concealed gathering place for those daring enough to defy the established Church. As they reach a broader chamber, the promise of safety—and the peril of discovery—hangs in the balance, inviting listeners to step into a world of faith, intrigue, and the quiet bravery of early reformers.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (281K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2015-02-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
A historical novelist remembered today mainly for a single surviving work, she wrote an adventure set amid the dangers of the Lollard movement in medieval England. Her fiction blends faith, secrecy, and moral courage in a story shaped by religious conflict.
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by Annie Nathan Meyer