Violet: Or The Cross And The Crown (1856)

By Maria Jane McIntosh

Book Overview

Violet: Or The Cross And The Crown is a novel written by M. J. McIntosh and first published in 1856. The book tells the story of Violet, a young woman who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her grandfather. Violet grows up to be a kind and virtuous woman, but her life is not without its challenges. She falls in love with a man named Arthur, but their relationship is complicated by his mother's disapproval.As Violet navigates the ups and downs of her romantic life, she also becomes involved in a religious movement that seeks to spread the word of God to those in need. She becomes a devoted member of the movement and uses her skills and resources to help those less fortunate than herself. However, her involvement in the movement also brings her into conflict with some of the more conservative members of her community.The novel explores themes of love, faith, and social justice, and is notable for its strong female protagonist. McIntosh's writing is characterized by its moral earnestness and its emphasis on Christian values. Overall, Violet: Or The Cross And The Crown is a thought-provoking and inspiring novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction and stories of personal growth and spiritual development.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: 1165811189
• ISBN13: 9781165811182
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"