Peter AbelardPeter Abelard is Waddell's evocation of medieval Paris, and gripping account of this tragic love story, set amidst theological disputations. This historical novel was first published in 1933. It was critically well received then and became an instant bestseller. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. |
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