For Faith And Fatherland (1876) - Mary Bramston - Bog

""For Faith and Fatherland"" is a historical novel written by Mary Bramston and published in 1876. The book is set in the 17th century and tells the story of a group of English Catholics who are persecuted for their faith during the reign of King James II. The protagonist of the novel is a young woman named Lucy who is forced to flee her home in order to avoid imprisonment for her religious beliefs. Along the way, she meets other Catholics who are also on the run and together they form a community of exiles. The novel explores themes of faith, loyalty, and patriotism as the characters struggle to reconcile their love for their country with their devotion to their religion. The book is notable for its vivid descriptions of the English countryside and its sympathetic portrayal of the Catholic community at a time when they were often vilified in popular literature. Overall, ""For Faith and Fatherland"" is a compelling historical novel that offers a unique perspective on a turbulent period in English history.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.