The Fairy of the Snows

By Francis J. Finn

Book Overview

""The Fairy of the Snows"" is a novel written by Francis James Finn and published in 1913. The story takes place in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young girl named Eileen O'Connor, who lives in rural Ireland. Eileen is a devout Catholic and dreams of becoming a nun, but her plans are interrupted when she is struck by a debilitating illness.Despite her illness, Eileen remains determined to fulfill her dream of serving God. She begins to have visions of a mysterious fairy who appears to her in the snow, offering her guidance and support. As Eileen's health deteriorates, the fairy becomes a source of comfort and inspiration, helping her to find the strength to overcome her illness and pursue her calling.The novel explores themes of faith, perseverance, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity. It is a heartwarming and inspiring tale that will appeal to readers of all ages, especially those who are interested in Irish folklore and Catholic spirituality.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: 1104389185
• ISBN13: 9781104389185
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"