The Christian: A Story by Sir Hall Caine
"The Christian: A Story" by Hall Caine is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows two central characters, John Storm, a young clergyman driven by an intense moral conviction, and Glory Quayle, a spirited girl with a longing for adventure and personal freedom. Set against the backdrop of the Isle of Man and later the bustling streets of London, the story explores themes of faith, love, and the
struggle between spiritual devotion and worldly desires. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the three pivotal characters aboard a steamer bound for Liverpool. The cheerful young Glory bids farewell to her old grandfather, Parson Quayle, while the somber young clergyman John Storm is present, hinting at a deeper connection between him and Glory. The opening captures the vibrant contrast between Glory's youthful exuberance and the weighty expectations of her grandfather, alongside John's solemn dedication to his faith. As the story unfolds, Glory's transition from her cherished island home to the potential vastness of London sets the stage for a journey intertwined with personal discovery and burgeoning romance, while John embarks on a path to serve as a clergyman amid the complexities of urban life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Caine, Hall, Sir, 1853-1931 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Christian: A Story |
| Credits |
Text file produced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, Thomas Berger, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Religious fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8407 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 730 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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