The Priestess

The Priestess: An Anglo-Saxon Tale Of The Early Days Of Christianity In Britain is a historical novel written by Elie Bertrand Berthet and published in 1846. The story is set in Britain during the early days of Christianity and follows the life of a young woman named Ethelgiva, who is chosen to become a priestess of the pagan goddess, Freya. However, when she meets a Christian monk named Wilfrid, Ethelgiva is introduced to the teachings of Christianity and begins to question her devotion to Freya. As she struggles to reconcile her beliefs, Ethelgiva is faced with difficult choices that will determine her fate and the fate of those around her. The novel explores themes of religion, love, and loyalty, and offers a glimpse into the cultural and religious landscape of early Anglo-Saxon Britain.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.