The Heavenly Dykes (1904)

The Heavenly Dykes is a novel written by June Etta Downey and published in 1904. The book tells the story of a young woman named Ruth who lives in the small town of Northfield. Ruth is a devout Christian and is deeply committed to her faith. She is also a talented artist and spends much of her time painting.One day, Ruth meets a man named John who is a scientist and an atheist. Despite their differences in beliefs, Ruth and John fall in love and begin a relationship. However, their relationship is tested when John's scientific beliefs clash with Ruth's faith.As the story unfolds, Ruth must navigate her feelings for John and her dedication to her faith. She also faces challenges from her community, who disapprove of her relationship with an atheist.The Heavenly Dykes explores themes of love, faith, and the conflict between science and religion. It is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers insight into the complexities of human relationships and the struggles we face when our beliefs are challenged.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.