St. Jude's (1907)

St. Jude's is a novel written by Ian Maclaren in 1907. The story is set in a small Scottish village called Drumtochty, where the people are deeply religious and follow strict moral codes. The main character is a young minister named David Ross who is sent to St. Jude's Church in Drumtochty. David is a kind and compassionate man who quickly gains the respect and admiration of the villagers.The novel explores the themes of love, faith, and forgiveness. David falls in love with a young woman named Jean Inglis, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Jean is engaged to another man. David must navigate his feelings for Jean while also trying to maintain his position as the minister of St. Jude's.As the story unfolds, David is faced with a crisis of faith when he discovers that one of his parishioners has committed a terrible sin. He must decide whether to follow the strict moral code of the village or to show compassion and forgiveness to the sinner.Throughout the novel, Maclaren paints a vivid picture of life in a small Scottish village at the turn of the century. He explores the complexities of human relationships and the power of faith to guide and inspire people. St. Jude's is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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.