Publisher's Synopsis
A Tuscan Penitent: The Life and Legend of St. Margaret of Cortona is a biographical work written by Father Cuthbert in 1900. The book tells the story of Margaret, a woman born in the 13th century in Tuscany, Italy, who lived a life of sin before repenting and dedicating herself to a life of penance and service to the poor. Margaret's story is one of redemption and devotion to God, as she overcame many obstacles to become a beloved saint in the Catholic Church. Father Cuthbert's book provides a detailed account of Margaret's life, drawing on historical documents and legends to create a vivid portrait of this remarkable woman. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the lives of saints and the history of the Catholic Church.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.