Agnes Brown: Or I Will Not Offer Unto The Lord My God Of That Which Doth Cost Me Nothing (1858)

by Henrietta Louisa Lear

Book Overview

Agnes Brown: Or I Will Not Offer Unto The Lord My God Of That Which Doth Cost Me Nothing is a novel written by Henrietta Louisa Lear and published in 1858. The book tells the story of Agnes Brown, a young woman who is forced to leave her home and family after her father's death. Agnes is taken in by her wealthy aunt and uncle, who provide her with a comfortable life but also expect her to conform to their strict religious beliefs.Agnes struggles to reconcile her own beliefs with those of her aunt and uncle, and finds herself drawn to a young man named Edward, who shares her doubts about their faith. As Agnes and Edward grow closer, they must navigate the challenges of their relationship while also facing the disapproval of their families and communities.Throughout the novel, Lear explores themes of faith, love, and the tension between tradition and personal conviction. Agnes Brown: Or I Will Not Offer Unto The Lord My God Of That Which Doth Cost Me Nothing is a thought-provoking and engaging work of historical fiction that offers insight into the social and religious norms of the Victorian era.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436762448
• ISBN13: 9781436762441
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"