The Angel (1908)

The Angel is a novel written by Guy Thorne and published in 1908. The story revolves around the character of a young woman named Angela, who is known as ""The Angel"" due to her kind and gentle nature. She is the daughter of a wealthy businessman and lives a privileged life in London. However, Angela's life takes a dramatic turn when she meets a young man named Jack Carleton. Jack is a struggling artist who is trying to make a name for himself in the art world. Despite their different backgrounds, Angela and Jack fall in love and decide to get married. Their happiness is short-lived, however, as Jack's career takes off and he becomes increasingly distant from Angela. She begins to feel neglected and lonely, and turns to her old friend, Father Paul, for comfort. Father Paul is a Catholic priest who has been a mentor to Angela since she was a child. As Angela's relationship with Father Paul deepens, she begins to question her own beliefs and starts to explore Catholicism. This leads to a conflict with her father, who is a staunch Protestant. The novel explores themes of love, faith, and the struggle between tradition and modernity. The Angel is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural attitudes of early 20th century England. It 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.