The Holy Rose, Etc. (1891) - Walter Besant - Bog

The Holy Rose, Etc. is a novel written by Walter Besant and first published in 1891. The story is set in medieval England and follows the life of a young woman named Margaret, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Margaret is a devout Christian and spends much of her time helping the poor and sick in her community. One day, Margaret discovers a mysterious rose growing in her garden. The rose is said to have been blessed by the Virgin Mary and is believed to have healing powers. Margaret becomes obsessed with the rose and begins to see it as a symbol of her faith. As Margaret's devotion to the rose grows, she becomes the target of a group of monks who believe that the rose is a threat to their power. The monks set out to destroy the rose and Margaret must fight to protect it. Along the way, Margaret meets a young man named Richard who shares her passion for helping others. The two fall in love, but their relationship is threatened by the monks' plot to destroy the rose. The Holy Rose, Etc. is a tale of love, faith, and the power of nature. It explores themes of religious devotion, social justice, and the struggle between good and evil.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.