The Strolling Saint

The Strolling Saint is a historical fiction novel written by Sabatini, Rafael. The story is set in the 17th century and revolves around the life of a young man named Anthony Hope. Anthony is a charismatic and adventurous man who travels the countryside of England, posing as a saint and performing miracles for the people. He gains a large following of devoted followers who believe he is a holy man.As Anthony travels, he encounters various challenges and dangers, including being hunted by the authorities who see him as a threat to their power. Despite these challenges, Anthony continues to perform miracles and gain followers, becoming a symbol of hope and inspiration for the people.The novel explores themes of faith, power, and the human desire for something to believe in. It also delves into the complexities of human nature and the lengths people will go to in order to protect their beliefs and interests.Overall, The Strolling Saint is a thrilling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on religious faith and the power of belief.When I think of my mother now I do not see her as she appeared in any of the scenes that already I have set down. There is one picture of her that is burnt as with an acid upon my memory, a picture which the mere mention of her name, the mere thought of her, never fails to evoke like a ghost before me.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.