The Shutters of Silence: The Romance of a Trappist (1903)

The Shutters of Silence: The Romance of a Trappist is a novel written by George Brown Burgin and published in 1903. The story revolves around the life of a Trappist monk named Father Benedict, who lives a life of solitude and silence in a monastery. The novel explores the themes of love, faith, and sacrifice, as Father Benedict is forced to confront his own desires and emotions when a young woman named Mary enters his life. Mary is the daughter of a wealthy businessman who is seeking refuge in the monastery after a traumatic event. As Father Benedict helps Mary to heal and find peace, he begins to question his own calling and the sacrifices he has made for his faith. The novel is a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition and the power of love and faith to transform lives.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.