"Adela Cathcart, Volume 1" by George MacDonald, is a novel where a puzzling sickness overshadows a young woman's Christmas cheer. The story introduces Adela Cathcart, a seemingly hopeless woman that is afflicting those around her. On Christmas Eve, John Smith journeys to visit Colonel Cathcart, and finds Adela in despair. Along the way, his interactions with a clergyman ignite questions about faith and happiness as it relates to Adela's sadness. The contrast of joy and sorrow highlights themes of love, friendship, and healing as the drama unfolds.
Adela Cathcart, Volume 1
By George MacDonald
Amidst a bleak Christmas, a man journeys to see an old friend, only to be confronted by a young woman's mysterious affliction, sparking questions of faith and the possibility of hope.
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About the AuthorGeorge MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet and Christian Congregational minister. He became a pioneering figure in the field of modern fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow-writer Lewis Carroll. In addition to his fairy tales, MacDonald wrote several works of Christian theology, including several collections of sermons.
George MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet and Christian Congregational minister. He became a pioneering figure in the field of modern fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow-writer Lewis Carroll. In addition to his fairy tales, MacDonald wrote several works of Christian theology, including several collections of sermons.
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