This historical romance tells the story of a group of Benedictine monks trying to maintain their way of life in the midst of political upheaval. Set during the French Revolution, The Heidenmauer explores themes of religious freedom, love, and patriotism. The author, James Fenimore Cooper, is best known for his frontier novels, but this lesser-known work showcases his talents in historical fiction. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in 19th-century literature and history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.