The Ramsay Scallop
The Ramsay Scallop by Frances Temple is a historical novel published by Harper Collins on September 1, 1995. This edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. Set in the year 1299, the story follows fourteen-year-old Elenor as she awaits the return of her betrothed, Thomas, from the Crusade. Both characters are reluctant about their impending marriage, and their journey on a religious pilgrimage offers them a chance to explore their surroundings and their own feelings.
As Elenor and Thomas travel toward the shrine of St. James, they encounter a diverse group of fellow pilgrims, each with unique stories and perspectives. Through their interactions with characters like Etienne, Brother Ambrose, and Marthe, they begin to appreciate the broader world and the potential for personal growth. The narrative delves into themes of adventure, faith, and the complexities of relationships, providing readers with a rich historical context and a glimpse into medieval life.
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The year is 1299. Fourteen year-old Elenor reluctanly awaits the return of her betrothed — a man she hardly knows — from the Crusade. Thomas, broken and disillusioned from years of fighting, finds the very idea of marriage and lordship overwhelming. So When the village priest sends them on religious pilgrimage before the marriage, both are relieved. The journey means a postponement of the dreaded nuptials, and a last chance for adventure. As Eleanor and thomas wend their way toward the shrine of St. James, they meet mant other pilgrims — each with their own extraordinary tales to tell and ideas to share. There is Etienne, a passionate student of philosophy; Brother Ambrose, gentle teacher of Sschoolboys; practical Marthe, eager for a decent life for her children. And graually Eleanor and Thomas come to realize the glorious possibilities of the world around them… within each other.
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