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The Key of the Holy House: A Romance of Old Antwerp is a historical novel written by Albert Lee and first published in 1898. The story is set in Antwerp, Belgium during the 16th century, a time of great religious conflict between the Catholic Church and Protestantism.The protagonist of the story is a young man named Jan, who is a member of a secret society known as the ''Brotherhood of the Holy House.'' The Brotherhood is dedicated to protecting the Holy House, a sacred relic that is said to contain the key to the gates of heaven. However, the Brotherhood is also involved in a plot to overthrow the ruling Spanish authorities, who are seen as oppressive and corrupt.Jan becomes embroiled in this plot when he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Marie, who is also a member of the Brotherhood. Together, they work to uncover a conspiracy to steal the Holy House and use it for their own purposes. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a cunning thief, a ruthless Spanish captain, and a wise old monk.The Key of the Holy House is a fast-paced adventure story that also explores deeper themes of faith, loyalty, and the struggle for freedom. It is a vivid portrait of a tumultuous period in European history, and a testament to the enduring power of love and courage in the face of adversity.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.
