George MacDonald
St. George and St. Michael, Volume 3
In the captivating final volume of ‘St. George and St. Michael,’ we witness the intertwining fates of a young couple caught in the turmoil of the English Civil Wars. Set against a backdrop of rising tensions between king and parliament, as well as the Church of England and the fervent puritans, this historical romance unfolds with a sense of urgency. Seventeen-year-old Dorothy Vaughan, unaware of the brewing conflict, feels her loyalty firmly lie with her king and her country. When she challenges her childhood friend Richard Heywood to prove himself worthy of her love by engaging in the escalating strife, he discovers that his own beliefs align with his fathers puritan ideals. Driven by a steadfast conscience, Richard grapples with the conflict between duty and love, ultimately revealing the depth of his convictions. Blending realism with a touch of the fantastical, this novel embodies the rich spiritual essence that characterizes George MacDonald’s writing. - Summary by Jordan
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