The Marble Preacher (1873)

The Marble Preacher is a novel written by Mrs. Henry Steele Clarke and published in 1873. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Edith who is forced to marry a wealthy man she does not love. Despite her unhappy marriage, Edith is determined to make the best of her situation and devotes herself to charitable works and helping others in need.As she becomes more involved in the community, Edith meets a mysterious man known as the Marble Preacher, who is rumored to have supernatural powers. Despite his enigmatic nature, Edith is drawn to him and finds herself questioning her own beliefs and values.The novel explores themes of love, duty, and the conflict between tradition and progress. It also touches on issues of social justice and the role of women in society. Through the character of Edith, the author challenges the reader to consider the importance of personal integrity and the power of individual agency in shaping one's own destiny.Overall, The Marble Preacher is a thought-provoking and engaging work of fiction that offers a glimpse into the complexities of life in the 19th century.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.