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The Trappists Vow - A Short Story - cover

The Trappists Vow - A Short Story

Baroness Emmuska Orczy

Publisher: Al-Mashreq eBookstore

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The Trappist's Vow is a haunting short story where Baroness Orczy blends faith, silence, and sacrifice with her signature sense of drama. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the French Revolution, it follows a Trappist monk bound by a solemn vow of silence who becomes a witness to betrayal, cruelty, and hidden truths. Powerless to speak yet compelled to act, the monk's vow becomes both a spiritual trial and a source of suspense as life and death hang in the balance. This atmospheric tale captures Orczy's ability to craft stories that are as morally charged as they are gripping, reminding readers that sometimes the greatest courage is found in restraint.
Available since: 09/01/2025.
Print length: 32 pages.

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