The Torn Bible; Or, Hubert's Best Friend

"The Torn Bible; Or, Hubert's Best Friend" by Alice Somerton retells the story of Hubert Goodwin, a young soldier ensnared between familial love and a thirst for a wild life. The late 19th-century novel presents themes of faith and redemption, capturing Hubert's internal battle as he seeks to follow his own way while contending with the serious fall-out of his actions. From the sorrowful departure from his village to his military training and beyond, Hubert's journey is marked with rebellion and a pursuit of pleasure, straining his relationship with his parents; above all, his mother’s gift of a Bible symbolizes the moral path he veers away from, creating a narrative ripe with transformation and a potential return to grace through faith.