Whoever Lewis Bailhof was, he had the good fortune to discover and the
good sense to recognize a remarkable story when it survived the flames
that destroyed a Swiss monastery and fell into his nineteenth century
hands. Fortunately for us, he also had the ability to render into
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Out of the Middle Ages comes the picture of a simple man whose problems
are familiar to us, and who met them with grace, wisdom and a little
romance. Without doubt this enchanting story was destined not to be lost
- its tortuous path from 1485 to 2009 is an intriguing story in itself.
The Story Behind This Book
"The story of Marie and Claude has passed through many hands before reaching yours." So the tale begins, of how a Medieval manuscript found its way into the 21st century.