Sanctuary (1916)

Sanctuary is a novel written by Mary Angela Dickens and published in 1916. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Margaret, who is forced to flee from her home in England after being accused of a crime she did not commit. She seeks refuge in a small village in France where she meets a group of people who offer her sanctuary and help her to start a new life.As Margaret settles into her new surroundings, she begins to uncover the secrets of the village and the people who live there. She discovers that many of them are hiding dark pasts and secrets that they are desperate to keep hidden. As she becomes more involved in their lives, Margaret realizes that she must confront her own past and the events that led to her flight from England.Through Margaret's journey, the novel explores themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the power of community. It also touches on issues of social class, gender roles, and the challenges faced by women in a patriarchal society.Overall, Sanctuary is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people living in a time of great change and upheaval. It is a story of hope and resilience in the face of adversity, and a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit.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.